Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL148
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner digs a good body shot into Persecutioned's ribs.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Turner wants to break free but Persecutioned has control.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned can't find room to land a body shot as Turner controls the action.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Persecutioned's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.#CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner stalls. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Persecutioned pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner scores with a shot to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Persecutioned lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Turner forces Persecutioned back against the cage and clinches.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.#KD2#
Turner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Persecutioned sprawling to the canvas! Persecutioned rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Turner finish him?! #ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!#CL#
Persecutioned clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Persecutioned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner blocking some punches.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner thumps Persecutioned with a low kick.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Persecutioned moves into the clinch successfully.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Turner.
Persecutioned tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Nice shot by Turner.#CL2#
Turner rushes Persecutioned and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Persecutioned takes the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Turner is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Persecutioned pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Turner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner throws out a counter right but Persecutioned avoids it with no problem.
Turner looks for a takedown but Persecutioned sprawls well.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Persecutioned displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Persecutioned misses the target.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Persecutioned.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persecutioned lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Persecutioned against the cage.
The referee calls for Turner to work.
Turner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Johny Persecutioned has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Persecutioned keeps him there for the moment.
Turner blocking some punches.
Turner avoids a wild elbow strike from Persecutioned.#T1#
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Persecutioned in his tracks.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Persecutioned in a clinch.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Persecutioned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Persecutioned.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Persecutioned scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Stalling in the clinch from Turner. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Persecutioned momentarily. #CL2#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Persecutioned.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persecutioned throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Turner blocks it.#KD2#
Turner drops Persecutioned with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Persecutioned looks back up at him and smiles so Turner waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CL#
Persecutioned moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persecutioned uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner slips a jab from Persecutioned.
A jab from Turner misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Turner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Persecutioned sprawling to the canvas! Persecutioned rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Turner finish him?!
Persecutioned swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Turner drops Persecutioned with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Persecutioned! Turner dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Turner!
Ben Turner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Johny Persecutioned stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait where am I?!'.

Event: DUEL#143 Parker vs Ashton
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Sin throws a hook but Persecutioned avoids it easily.
Persecutioned swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sin lands a glancing blow to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Persecutioned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin throws a lazy body kick
and Persecutioned counters with a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin dips to his left and cracks Persecutioned with an uppercut!#T1#
Sin misses with a hook. Persecutioned ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Persecutioned takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sin keeps the fight on the outside.
Persecutioned looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Sin moves out of range.
We've been informed that Sin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sin throws a shot from downtown. Persecutioned moves away and avoids it.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persecutioned.
Sin delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persecutioned wants to clinch
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
Sin cracks Persecutioned with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Persecutioned to stand back up!#ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned moves out of range as Sin strikes.
Oh Persecutioned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sin throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sin scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Sin misses with a body kick.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
Sin lands a nice shot to the body.
Persecutioned looks to land a combination but Sin avoids it well.
Sin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Persecutioned feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Persecutioned lands with a nice combination. Sin backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Sin - just one landing.
Sin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Sin is having none of it.
Sin catches Persecutioned with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Sin moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Persecutioned's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Persecutioned throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sin blocks it with crossed arms.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persecutioned creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin lands a hook that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin dominated that round.
That's time! Persecutioned's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Sin circles away and keeps his distance.
Sin scores with a shot to the body.
Sin thuds a left hand into Persecutioned's body.
Sin lands a head shot.
Sin throws a hook but Persecutioned avoids it easily.#CL#
Persecutioned has closed the distance and engaged Sin in a clinch.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sin.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
Nice body punch from Sin.
Persecutioned throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Persecutioned just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sin's brow.
Persecutioned softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sin. #T1#
Sin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sin with a knee to the head.
Sin blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Sin.
Persecutioned comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Sin.
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Persecutioned or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sin.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
Sin pushes Persecutioned against the cage. Sin is working some dirty boxing. Sin pushes off with a quick right hook! Persecutioned goes down! Persecutioned tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Sin!
An out of breath Lee Sin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Johny Persecutioned was interviewed post fight and said 'Wait where am I?!'.

Event: DUEL#138 Parker vs Hoffman
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Bundles takes a jab right on the kisser.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Bundles is avoiding it.
Bundles flicks out a counter leg kick but Persecutioned steps away.
Persecutioned throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bundles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Bundles blocks the leg kick.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Persecutioned.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Persecutioned looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bundles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Persecutioned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned moves away from the strike by Bundles.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundles misses the target. #T1#
Persecutioned checks the leg kick.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Bundles circles away and keeps his distance.
Bundles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundles misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bundles throws the left hand but Persecutioned avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Persecutioned appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Bundles has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Persecutioned tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bundles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Bundles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bundles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned.
Bundles misses with a straight left.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Persecutioned moves out of range of the strikes.
Persecutioned steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Bundles cracks a nice hook into Persecutioned's ribs.
Bundles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Persecutioned on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bundles looks to land a right hand but Persecutioned moved out of range.
Bundles misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundles misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Persecutioned misses the target.
A cross from Bundles lands.
Bundles jabs Persecutioned right on the nose. Persecutioned blinks but takes it well.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Bundles is having none of it. #T3#
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persecutioned.
Persecutioned moves forwards but Bundles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bundles looks to land a left hand but Persecutioned moved out of range nicely.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Persecutioned clinches with his opponent.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike.
Bundles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bundles slowing the pace effectively.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Bundles.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Bundles.
Bundles prevents a body shot from Persecutioned. #BC2#
Bundles breaks from the clinch.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bundles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Persecutioned has managed to clinch.
Persecutioned working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Bundles.
Bundles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persecutioned avoids it.
Bundles avoids the elbow strike from Persecutioned, against the cage.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but Bundles blocks with his arms.
Persecutioned blocks an elbow strike.
Bundles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persecutioned lands with a left to the head.
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned throws a knee to the head but misses.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundles controls his hands.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Bundles.
Persecutioned works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bundles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Bundles misses its intended target.
Persecutioned tries to clinch there but Bundles circles away.
Bundles swings widly with a right hand
and Persecutioned counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Persecutioned was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bundles misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundles misses the target.
Bundles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bundles throws a looping overhand right but Persecutioned ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bundles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ray Bundles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Bundles is having none of it.
Ray Bundles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundles throws a lazy right hand but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bundles throws a poor cross that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundles thinking. #T1#
Persecutioned takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bundles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Persecutioned counters with a three punch combo that has Bundles backing up. Bundles nods at Persecutioned to acknowledge the strikes.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persecutioned darts in trying to clinch
letting Bundles counter with a right hand.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Persecutioned displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Bundles scores with a hook.#T2#
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persecutioned moves away.
Bundles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bundles.
Persecutioned takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Bundles is having none of it.
Bundles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bundles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Persecutioned misses with the combination.
Bundles throws a right hand that Persecutioned ducks under and follows up with a left that Persecutioned also avoids with ease.
Bundles misses with a low kick.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bundles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persecutioned sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bundles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bundles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bundles lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Bundles against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
A nice left hand lands by Persecutioned.
Bundles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Persecutioned keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bundles's efforts to push away.
Bundles avoids the elbow strike from Persecutioned, against the cage.
Persecutioned takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bundles fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Bundles trying to stall but Persecutioned improves his position.
Persecutioned landing knees to the head.
Persecutioned with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bundles lands an elbow just above Persecutioned 's eye.
Bundles landing knees to the body.
Bundles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
Bundles lands a nice shot to the body.
Bundles lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice elbow from Bundles.
Johny Persecutioned has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Persecutioned throws an elbow that misses.
Bundles lands a nice knee to the body.
Persecutioned avoiding damage as Bundles throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
Persecutioned lands a left hand.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bundles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bundles lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bundles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bundles throws a nice looking combination but Persecutioned bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Persecutioned moves away from the strike by Bundles.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Persecutioned's shoulder, as Persecutioned tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Persecutioned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bundles, pushing him back against the cage.
Bundles blocks an uppercut.
Bundles gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bundles misses with an elbow strike.
Bundles blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bundles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Bundles circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles swings widly with a right hand
and Persecutioned counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bundles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Persecutioned was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundles looks to land a combination but Persecutioned avoids it well. #T1#
Persecutioned is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bundles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Bundles.
Bundles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Persecutioned defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
And Persecutioned counters with a quick kick to the body but Bundles blocks it.
Bundles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bundles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bundles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bundles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Persecutioned was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Persecutioned keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Persecutioned gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Bundles is avoiding it.
Bundles throws a body punch but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Bundles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundles.
Bundles misses with a lunging right hand
and Persecutioned counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bundles thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundles misses with a low kick as Persecutioned jumps back.
Persecutioned lands with an uppercut that bounces Bundles off the cage and back into range.
Bundles cracks the inside of Persecutioned's front leg.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bundles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bundles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Persecutioned eats them both and turns towards Bundles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Bundles cracks Persecutioned with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Bundles catches Persecutioned right on the button with a cross.
Bundles throws a looping overhand right but Persecutioned ducks down to avoid it.
Bundles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Persecutioned looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Persecutioned staying out of range there.
Persecutioned is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bundles scores with a jab to the head.
Bundles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bundles throws a right hand that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bundles misses with an uppercut. Persecutioned saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Persecutioned on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Persecutioned slips a jab from Bundles.#T4#
Bundles looks to throw the jab but Persecutioned is out of range.
Bundles throws a poor cross that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persecutioned.
Persecutioned slips under a jab from Bundles.#CL#
Persecutioned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bundles, pushing him back against the cage.
Persecutioned looking to throw knees to the head but Bundles is blocking nicely.
Bundles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Persecutioned looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bundles.
Persecutioned avoiding damage as Bundles throws knees to the body.
Bundles presses Persecutioned against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bundles blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bundles looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Bundles really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Bundles throws out a loose jab but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bundles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bundles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a series of strikes. Bundles will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Persecutioned pushes Bundles up against the cage in a clinch.
Bundles blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles pushes Persecutioned back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bundles looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Persecutioned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bundles. #CUT2#
It looks like Johny Persecutioned has been cut.#T1#
Persecutioned avoids a wild elbow strike from Bundles.
Persecutioned on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Bundles avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
Bundles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Persecutioned looking to throw knees to the head but Bundles is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Bundles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bundles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Persecutioned throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundles.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundles controls his hands.
Bundles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Persecutioned is defending well for now.
Persecutioned stalling in the clinch but Bundles improves position.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bundles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bundles lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Persecutioned dodges the punch combination from Bundles.
Bundles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Bundles is avoiding it.
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Persecutioned's calf.
A slow jab from Bundles misses its intended target.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch but Bundles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bundles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bundles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persecutioned displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bundles misses the target. #CL#
Persecutioned clinches up against the cage.
Bundles throws a head punch that misses.
Bundles blocking some punches.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Bundles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bundles lands an elbow inside that Persecutioned shrugs off.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bundles avoids the elbow strike from Persecutioned, against the cage.
Bundles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persecutioned managing to block the knees to the body from Bundles.
Bundles blocking some punches. #T4#
Bundles throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Bundles tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned throws a punch but it's blocked by Bundles.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Bundles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bundles blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bundles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bundles.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Bundles uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bundles slows down the pace here.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Persecutioned's cut.
That's time! Persecutioned's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bundles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Persecutioned under the eye.
Bundles sizes up Persecutioned with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundles misses the target.
Bundles throws a jab but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
Bundles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bundles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bundles lands a nice looking body shot.
Bundles throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles with a nice cross.
A big right from Bundles misses.
Bundles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Persecutioned under the eye.
Bundles misses the jab.#T1#
Bundles throws a head kick that misses.
Bundles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Persecutioned defending well as Bundles loads up on a big left hand.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Persecutioned.
As Bundles looks to move away, Persecutioned throws a big counter combo but Bundles just gets out of the way.
Bundles misses the jab.
Persecutioned throwing a counter right hand but Bundles manages to avoid it.
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Persecutioned appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bundles.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Bundles takes a swing at Persecutioned's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bundles looks to throw the jab but Persecutioned is out of range.
Bundles misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bundles throws a body kick that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bundles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bundles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Persecutioned on the side of the head.
Bundles connects with a body shot.
Bundles throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persecutioned avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Persecutioned tries to clinch there but Bundles circles away.
Bundles is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Persecutioned is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bundles throws an overhand right that lands on Persecutioned's shoulder, as Persecutioned tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Persecutioned keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bundles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bundles, as that shot connected.
Bundles misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Persecutioned.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johny Persecutioned has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned wants to clinch up but Bundles keeps it at a distance.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Persecutioned uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bundles.
A counter left hand to the body from Persecutioned misses its target.#CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
Bundles looking to stall. #T4#
Persecutioned is trying to maintain a safe position but Bundles gets an underhook and turns Persecutioned into the cage.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bundles controlling the action here for a moment.
Persecutioned avoids the elbow strike from Bundles, against the cage.
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the side of Bundles's head.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Bundles. #BC2#
Bundles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bundles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Persecutioned cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persecutioned with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bundles to score with a decent uppercut.
Bundles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Persecutioned's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Bundles misses its intended target.
Ray Bundles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Persecutioned moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bundles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bundles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bundles!
Our winner, Ray Bundles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL#134 Arjuna vs Bang
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
N`bagr lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Persecutioned tries to keep at a distance but N`bagr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned prevents N`bagr from breaking the clinch.
Persecutioned with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut.
Persecutioned scores with a nice hook to the head.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on N`bagr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Persecutioned lands a right hand.
N`bagr blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Persecutioned or not.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
N`bagr jumps into guard, dragging Persecutioned to the mat.
N`bagr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Persecutioned gets to his feet - N`bagr follows without any prompting.
N`bagr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
N`bagr lands a nice shot to the body.
N`bagr throws a sloppy body shot
and Persecutioned connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from N`bagr.#T1#
N`bagr throws a lazy body kick
and Persecutioned counters with a two punch combo.
N`bagr misses with a body kick.
Persecutioned seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but N`bagr moves out of range.
Persecutioned throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and N`bagr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by N`bagr. #ES#
Persecutioned is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. N`bagr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
N`bagr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Persecutioned or not.
N`bagr is struggling to control the position.
A short right from N`bagr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned misses with an elbow strike.
Persecutioned tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from N`bagr.
Persecutioned lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Persecutioned has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Persecutioned pushes N`bagr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from N`bagr.
Persecutioned gets underhooks to prevent N`bagr's takedown attempt. #T2#
Persecutioned lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
N`bagr tries to throw a body punch but Persecutioned avoids it by throwing N`bagr back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
N`bagr is trying to force a seperation but Persecutioned has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persecutioned creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
N`bagr is rocked!
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but N`bagr uses good head movement to avoid it.
N`bagr misses with a body punch.
N`bagr lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Persecutioned.
N`bagr is still on wobbly legs! Can Persecutioned finish him?
N`bagr blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from N`bagr.
N`bagr stalling.
N`bagr working aggressively here. #BC2#
N`bagr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from N`bagr.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
N`bagr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from N`bagr. #T3#
N`bagr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - N`bagr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
N`bagr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
N`bagr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
N`bagr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
N`bagr tries a head kick but it misses.
N`bagr misses with a looping right.
N`bagr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persecutioned.
N`bagr defending well as Persecutioned loads up on a big left hand.
N`bagr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persecutioned manages to avoid it.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch but N`bagr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
N`bagr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Persecutioned tries to clinch there but N`bagr circles away.
N`bagr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Persecutioned wants to clinch up but N`bagr keeps it at a distance.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persecutioned slips a jab from N`bagr.
N`bagr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persecutioned.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
N`bagr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persecutioned manages to avoid it.#CL#
Persecutioned gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N`bagr lands a shoulder strike.
N`bagr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from N`bagr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by N`bagr.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ogmak N`bagr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
N`bagr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Persecutioned is able to avoid easily.
Persecutioned takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
N`bagr wants to slow Persecutioned down by chopping away at his legs.
N`bagr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
N`bagr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick but N`bagr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned closes the distance looking to clinch
and N`bagr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch but N`bagr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
N`bagr throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
N`bagr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - N`bagr lands in his opponent's guard.#T1##ES#
Persecutioned has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. N`bagr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
N`bagr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but N`bagr uses good head movement to avoid it.
N`bagr struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
Persecutioned lands a left hand that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards.
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
N`bagr is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from N`bagr.
N`bagr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
N`bagr tries to throw a body punch but Persecutioned avoids it by throwing N`bagr back against the cage.
N`bagr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johny Persecutioned has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Persecutioned throws an elbow but misses.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Come on Persecutioned - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
N`bagr misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but N`bagr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned is trying to stall.
N`bagr lands a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persecutioned prevents a body shot from N`bagr.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but N`bagr blocks with his arms.
Persecutioned prevents a body shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr tries to break the clinch but Persecutioned is controlling the position.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
N`bagr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Persecutioned.
N`bagr tries to work over Persecutioned's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
N`bagr misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
N`bagr presses Persecutioned against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of N`bagr backwards.
N`bagr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Nice body punch from N`bagr - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
A head punch blocked on the inside by N`bagr.
Persecutioned looking to slow down the pace here.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
N`bagr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
N`bagr pushes Persecutioned back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from N`bagr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Persecutioned is fighting off a takedown attempt but N`bagr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Persecutioned to the mat. Persecutioned regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that N`bagr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
N`bagr connects with a couple of short punches.
Persecutioned preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persecutioned is looking to stand up but N`bagr isn't so interested in that idea.
Persecutioned keeping moving, preventing N`bagr from controlling successfully. #T4#
N`bagr won't allow Persecutioned to get back to his feet.
N`bagr lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N`bagr won't allow Persecutioned to get back to his feet.
N`bagr landing some decent shots from guard.
N`bagr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr won't allow Persecutioned to get back to his feet.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing.
N`bagr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
N`bagr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ogmak N`bagr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Persecutioned doesn't manage to clinch there - N`bagr circles away.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
N`bagr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
N`bagr keeps the fight on the outside.
N`bagr throws an off balance right hand
and Persecutioned counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps N`bagr thinking.
Some bone on bone action there as Persecutioned checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Persecutioned jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persecutioned walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Persecutioned takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Persecutioned takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A left lands for N`bagr.#TD2#
N`bagr gets a takedown into half guard.
N`bagr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Persecutioned is trying to stand back up but N`bagr is controlling him
N`bagr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Persecutioned's head.
N`bagr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Persecutioned with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
N`bagr is keen to just control but Persecutioned is a slippery customer.
N`bagr stops Persecutioned from getting back to his feet.
N`bagr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
N`bagr trying to control from half guard but Persecutioned is working away.
N`bagr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
N`bagr slips a nice elbow through Persecutioned's hands, connecting with Persecutioned's forehead.#ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
N`bagr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Persecutioned is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned wants to get back to his feet.
N`bagr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Persecutioned wants to get back to his feet.
N`bagr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
N`bagr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
N`bagr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Persecutioned defending well though.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from N`bagr there.
N`bagr stops Persecutioned from getting back to his feet.
N`bagr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Persecutioned manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. N`bagr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
N`bagr misses with the head strike. #T3#
Persecutioned gets underhooks to prevent N`bagr's takedown attempt.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
A short right from N`bagr on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
N`bagr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
N`bagr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
Johny Persecutioned has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned prevents a takedown attempt there.
N`bagr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persecutioned is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but N`bagr is keeping busy.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
N`bagr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
N`bagr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
N`bagr tightens his grip and picks Persecutioned up, before dumping him to the ground. Persecutioned manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
N`bagr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
N`bagr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Ogmak N`bagr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES#
Persecutioned pushes N`bagr off and scrambles back to his feet.
N`bagr throws a jab when Persecutioned was well out of range.
N`bagr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Persecutioned sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogmak N`bagr.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but N`bagr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
N`bagr throws a big counter head kick but Persecutioned avoids it with no problem.
N`bagr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
N`bagr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
N`bagr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but N`bagr circles away and keeps his distance.
N`bagr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ogmak N`bagr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got N`bagr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ogmak N`bagr!
A very excited looking Ogmak N`bagr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#129 Fury vs Arjuna
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Persecutioned lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halo backs up against the cage.
A leg kick checked by Persecutioned.#TD#
Halo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Persecutioned did well to prevent Halo getting side control.#SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Persecutioned is defending well. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Persecutioned sees it coming and defends easily.
Persecutioned is trying to stand back up but Halo is controlling him
Halo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Persecutioned wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Halo.
Halo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Halo dominating with strikes here.
Persecutioned really wants to buck Halo off and get back to his feet.
Halo working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Halo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Persecutioned is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Halo working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Persecutioned has worked his arm free - good work by Persecutioned!
Halo scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Persecutioned is rocked!#T2#
Halo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Halo is chipping away with strikes.
Persecutioned is still in real trouble! Can Halo finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned is trying to get back to his feet.
Persecutioned seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Persecutioned pushes Halo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Persecutioned has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Persecutioned is avoiding damage well.
Persecutioned is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Halo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Persecutioned is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Halo grinds an elbow into Persecutioned's temple.
Halo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Persecutioned is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Persecutioned is pushing Halo's head away, looking to escape. Halo manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo working the head with strikes.
Halo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Persecutioned is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo is working Persecutioned over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Persecutioned, who protects the arm well.
Persecutioned defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Halo prevents Persecutioned from escaping the position.
Halo working the head and body with strikes.
Halo prevents Persecutioned from escaping the position.#SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Persecutioned wants to get back to his feet.
Halo is putting a hurting on Persecutioned here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Persecutioned stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Persecutioned looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Persecutioned avoids it well and moves away.
Halo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arthur Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Persecutioned lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned leaves Halo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Persecutioned misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Persecutioned throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Persecutioned avoids it well and moves away.
Persecutioned missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Persecutioned doesn't manage to clinch there - Halo circles away. #TD#
Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Persecutioned!#ES2#
Persecutioned throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Persecutioned misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
A short right from Persecutioned.
Halo blocking some punches.
Persecutioned gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Persecutioned prevents a takedown attempt there.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow. #TD#
Halo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halo manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Persecutioned is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Persecutioned throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Persecutioned stuffs the takedown.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo. #ES2#
Persecutioned throws Halo to one side and escapes!
Halo tries to land a body kick
and Persecutioned counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Halo or perhaps it was just good defense by Persecutioned, which made it look bad.
Persecutioned moves in looking to clinch but Halo pushes him off.#T4#
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Persecutioned cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up with Halo and pushes him back against the cage.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo blocks an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned working aggressively here. #BC#
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo closes the distance and clinches up with Persecutioned, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes Persecutioned against the cage but Persecutioned circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Halo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Persecutioned. Persecutioned maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persecutioned.#TD#
Halo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Persecutioned to the mat! Persecutioned manages to get full guard.
Halo throws an elbow that misses. Persecutioned uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Halo's guard. Nice move by Persecutioned!#REVB##SU2#
Persecutioned gets to his feet - Halo follows without any prompting.
Halo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Persecutioned. That did some damage!
Halo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halo blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Persecutioned prevents the takedown attempt.
Persecutioned tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halo is keeping busy.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Persecutioned is pressed up against the cage. Halo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Persecutioned down to the mat. Persecutioned avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persecutioned looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persecutioned avoids the body shot from Halo.
Persecutioned on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Persecutioned scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halo in his tracks.
Persecutioned moves in looking to clinch but Halo pushes him off.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Persecutioned connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Persecutioned darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Persecutioned!
Persecutioned wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Persecutioned, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Persecutioned knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Halo prevents Persecutioned from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Persecutioned knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Persecutioned pushes Halo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johny Persecutioned.
I think Persecutioned has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Evil Empire Nutrition - 151Q $100, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Arthur Halo had this to say: 'No big deal. I'll go back to training now. '.

Event: DUEL#123 Scarface vs Sigit
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Huia throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Persecutioned clinches.
Huia lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Persecutioned has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Huia blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Huia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Huia stalling the fight.
Huia blocking some punches.
Persecutioned creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huia's defenses.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned managing to block the knees to the body from Huia. #T1#
Persecutioned is pushing Huia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Huia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huia.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned throws a knee to the head but misses.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia blocks an elbow strike from Persecutioned. #T2#
Persecutioned missing with knees to the body.
Persecutioned pushes Huia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
A short right from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned has Huia pressed against the cage.
Huia working aggressively here.
Persecutioned comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Persecutioned.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Huia wants a takedown but no success here.
Huia throws a head punch that misses.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Huia has clasped his hands together around Persecutioned's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Huia wants to control but Persecutioned is keeping him busy.
Persecutioned is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huia has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##ES2#
Persecutioned throws Huia to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia blocking some punches.
A short left from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Huia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Persecutioned gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persecutioned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Huia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Persecutioned stalling the fight.
Huia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Huia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Persecutioned prevents a body shot from Huia.
Persecutioned pushes Huia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Persecutioned clinches with his opponent.
Persecutioned lands an elbow inside.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Persecutioned.
Huia misses with a body punch.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huia.
A head punch on the inside from Huia fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Huia stalling in the clinch but Persecutioned improves position. #T1#
Huia dodges an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Persecutioned lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned has Huia pressed against the cage.
Persecutioned scores with a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huia misses with some punches.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia swings wildly with an uppercut but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a nice elbow.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards. #T3#
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned scores with a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned throws an elbow that misses.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huia takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Persecutioned controls the action.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia blocking some punches.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persecutioned avoids it.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Persecutioned controls the action.
Huia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia lands a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned tries a knee to the head but Huia blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Persecutioned just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huia's brow.
Persecutioned pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia can't find room to land a body shot as Persecutioned controls the action.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Persecutioned instigates a clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huia.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Huia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huias head. #BC#
Huia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persecutioned moves out of range of the strikes.
Persecutioned unleashes a big counter combination but Huia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Huia shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned shows good takedown defense.
Huia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Huia misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Huia.
Persecutioned unleashes a big counter combination but Huia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Huia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Persecutioned moves into range and clinches up with Huia.
Persecutioned tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike. #BC#
Huia breaks the clinch.
Huia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Persecutioned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned blocks a head kick by Huia.
Persecutioned is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Huia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned moves in looking to clinch but Huia pushes him off.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Persecutioned counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Persecutioned blocks a head kick by Huia. #T2#
Huia cracks a nice hook into Persecutioned's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Persecutioned cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Huia is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Persecutioned moves into range and clinches up with Huia.
Oh Huia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia seems to have got his legs back now.
Persecutioned gets through Huia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huia blocking some punches.
Persecutioned stalling the fight.
Huia is looking to control Persecutioned's arms but Persecutioned gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huia has his back to the cage.
Persecutioned scores with a nice hook to the head.
Persecutioned lands a right hand.
Huia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huia prevents a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Huia.
Persecutioned can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persecutioned tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persecutioned has Huia pressed against the cage, preventing Huia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wiremu Huia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huia tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Persecutioned.
A knee to the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Huia gets through Persecutioned's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huia. #T4#
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Huia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Persecutioned is keeping busy.
Persecutioned lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huia lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Persecutioned winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned very nearly forgot to thank Evil Empire Nutrition - 151Q $100 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DUEL#119 Vee vs Hauser
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Wrexham lands with a shot to the body.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Wrexham circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Persecutioned finds it's target.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Persecutioned has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persecutioned sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Persecutioned throws out a counter right but Wrexham avoids it with no problem.
Wrexham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Wrexham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Persecutioned moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Persecutioned on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrexham misses the target.
Wrexham misses with a hook
and Persecutioned counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham misses with a combination
and Persecutioned counters with a series of strikes. Wrexham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Wrexham finds it's target.#T1##CL#
Wrexham closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Wrexham 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Wrexham is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Persecutioned's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wrexham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrexham lands a shot to the body.
Wrexham lands with a short shot to the head.
Persecutioned misses with a knee strike.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham lands with a light punch inside.
Persecutioned wants to stall.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned tries a knee to the head but Wrexham blocks it. #BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham wants to clinch.#T2#
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persecutioned.
Wrexham fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Wrexham does it's job there.
Persecutioned walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wrexham lands a nice hook to Persecutioned's body. Persecutioned takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Wrexham misses.
Persecutioned paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wrexham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wrexham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persecutioned stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Wrexham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wrexham misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned counters with a series of strikes. Wrexham will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Persecutioned moved out of range.#CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persecutioned creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham avoids a wild elbow strike from Persecutioned.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrexham scores with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Persecutioned misses with an elbow over the top.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned blocking some punches.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned lands an elbow inside that Wrexham shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wrexham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Persecutioned keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up with Wrexham and pushes him back against the cage.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrexham controls his hands.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned pushes off an throws an elbow but Wrexham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wrexham - that landed with a thud.
Wrexham blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Persecutioned lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned lands a right hand.
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
Wrexham is leaning against Persecutioned and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrexham throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrexham .
A short body shot lands from Wrexham as the two fighters clinch.
Persecutioned is breathing heavily.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Nice body punch from Wrexham - that landed with a thud.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrexham lands with a left to the head.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Persecutioned is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrexham finish him?
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Persecutioned controls the action.
Persecutioned seems to have recovered his senses.
Wrexham lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Wrexham on the inside.
Wrexham tries to work over Persecutioned's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Wrexham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persecutioned blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land. #T2#
Wrexham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrexham creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Persecutioned with a big uppercut! Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Wrexham pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Persecutioned to the mat! Persecutioned covers up and Wrexham unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyler Wrexham !

Event: DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Persecutioned has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
Persecutioned is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Persecutioned seems unphased.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Edgar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Persecutioned moved away.
Persecutioned bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Persecutioned moves out of range.
As Gonzalez backs off Persecutioned throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Persecutioned takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Persecutioned sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Persecutioned counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez. #CL#
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Persecutioned pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez is working for takedown but Persecutioned is calmly controlling the position for now.
Persecutioned lands a knee to the head.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks with his arms.
A short left from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.#TD#
Gonzalez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Persecutioned kicks off Gonzalez and gets to his feet. #T3#
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Persecutioned circles away. #CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persecutioned pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Persecutioned lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to stall but Persecutioned uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards. #ROC2#
Gonzalez is rocked!
A short right from Persecutioned on the inside.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow. #T4#
Gonzalez jumps guard but Persecutioned turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Persecutioned connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Persecutioned is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Persecutioned.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Persecutioned scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Persecutioned against the cage.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Persecutioned takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
Persecutioned presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Persecutioned lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Persecutioned swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persecutioned lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gonzalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Persecutioned sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Persecutioned is pressed up against the cage. Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Persecutioned down to the mat. Persecutioned avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Persecutioned to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persecutioned lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Persecutioned manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Persecutioned. #T1#
Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Persecutioned turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzalez is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Persecutioned softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Persecutioned is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned has him pressed against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Persecutioned drops Gonzalez with a big knee straight up the middle! Gonzalez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Persecutioned forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Persecutioned keeps him there for the moment.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown.
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a nice elbow.
Persecutioned stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Persecutioned just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Persecutioned - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Persecutioned just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Gonzalez drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#106 Feltre vs Pearson
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Persecutioned takes the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned throws an elbow that misses.
Persecutioned is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coleman is defending well for now.
Coleman works on Persecutioned's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
Persecutioned looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Persecutioned working Coleman over with knees to the body.
Coleman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Persecutioned blocks it with crossed arms.
Coleman trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman.
Persecutioned lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Persecutioned throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned works on Coleman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Coleman blocks it.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coleman's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Persecutioned takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Persecutioned's face.
Persecutioned tries to work over Coleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned trying to control the position but instead, Coleman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Persecutioned into the cage.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Persecutioned on the side of the head.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman. #T2##TD2#
Coleman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Persecutioned tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coleman is in Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Persecutioned trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Persecutioned is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Persecutioned is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him. #T3#
Persecutioned utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Persecutioned wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Persecutioned works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Persecutioned has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Coleman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Persecutioned has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot to the body.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
Coleman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Persecutioned seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coleman can turn it around.
Persecutioned pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coleman's defenses.
Persecutioned is leaning against Coleman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persecutioned cracks Coleman with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land.
Coleman blocks an elbow strike.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Coleman feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Coleman misses. #CL#
Persecutioned clinches up against the cage.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Coleman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Persecutioned moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.#TD2#
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coleman prevents Persecutioned from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Coleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Persecutioned dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Coleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Persecutioned gets to his feet - Coleman follows without any prompting.
Coleman lands a nice shot that snaps Persecutioned's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persecutioned.
Good exchange - Coleman coming out on top.#T1#
Persecutioned tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman misses with a straight right.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Persecutioned throws a big counter combination but Coleman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Persecutioned has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Persecutioned blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Persecutioned takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman misses with a knee strike. #T2#
A body shot lands from Persecutioned.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands with a light punch inside.
Persecutioned content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Persecutioned is leaning against Coleman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Persecutioned swivels and escapes.
Coleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Persecutioned throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Persecutioned lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Persecutioned.
Sloppy strikes from Persecutioned. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Persecutioned throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman jabs Persecutioned right on the nose. Persecutioned blinks but takes it well.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Persecutioned throwing a counter right hand but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman.
Persecutioned connects with a body shot.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Coleman gets a clinch.
Coleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Persecutioned as the two fighters clinch.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Persecutioned scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Persecutioned can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Johny Persecutioned has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman tries to bum rush Persecutioned with a series of wild strikes but Persecutioned uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Persecutioned seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Persecutioned lands a jab.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Persecutioned.
Coleman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coleman lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Persecutioned takes the fight into the clinch.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coleman.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks with his arms.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persecutioned avoids it.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman misses with some punches.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Persecutioned counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Persecutioned makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Persecutioned circles away.
Persecutioned throws a big counter combination but Coleman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Persecutioned shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
Coleman cracks Persecutioned with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coleman throws a right hand that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleman throws the left hand but Persecutioned avoids the punch easily.
Black Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Persecutioned dives in and grabs Coleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coleman pushes down on Persecutioned's head and hops out.
Persecutioned dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Persecutioned counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coleman wants to clinch but Persecutioned slips to the side
and Persecutioned counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persecutioned stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Persecutioned swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Persecutioned wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned is trying to maintain a safe position but Coleman gets an underhook and turns Persecutioned into the cage.
Coleman blocking some punches.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned lands with a left to the head.
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Coleman.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage. #T4#
Persecutioned creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coleman's defenses.
Persecutioned managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned is trying to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
Coleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned pushes Coleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coleman lands a body shot. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persecutioned throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Coleman moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Coleman avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage. #BC#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Persecutioned moved out of range nicely.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.
Persecutioned listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Persecutioned moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Persecutioned, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFN#24 Haack vs Fogomayu
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Persecutioned lands with a cross.
Persecutioned throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al-Khaldi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice looking combination but Persecutioned bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Persecutioned takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD2#
Al-Khaldi lands a big head kick that sends Persecutioned tumbling to the mat! Al-Khaldi takes a step backwards and waves Persecutioned back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Johny Persecutioned has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Persecutioned was well out of range.
Persecutioned connects with a looping right hand.
Persecutioned connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Persecutioned moves forwards but Al-Khaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Persecutioned changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al-Khaldi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Al-Khaldi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Persecutioned clinches up with Al-Khaldi and pushes him back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi blocks a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch. #T1##TD#
Persecutioned shoots in and gets a takedown into Al-Khaldi's guard.#SU#
Persecutioned gets to his feet - Al-Khaldi follows without any prompting. #CL#
Persecutioned clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Al-Khaldi as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
A short right from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persecutioned lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
Persecutioned comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Persecutioned wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Persecutioned's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned. #T2#
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
We've been hearing reports that Persecutioned has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned is trying to break the clinch but Al-Khaldi is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Persecutioned.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi dodges an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Still in the clinch, Persecutioned scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al-Khaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned is looking to break free of the clinch but Al-Khaldi has double underhooks.
Persecutioned working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Persecutioned.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here. #T3#
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it. #BC2#
Al-Khaldi manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Persecutioned finds it's way through Al-Khaldi's defenses.
Persecutioned shoots in looking for a takedown. Al-Khaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Persecutioned keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al-Khaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al-Khaldi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Persecutioned, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Persecutioned, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al-Khaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Persecutioned has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up
enabling Al-Khaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Persecutioned throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persecutioned stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Persecutioned rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al-Khaldi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Persecutioned.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al-Khaldi misses with an uppercut. Persecutioned saw that one coming.
Persecutioned missing with a left hand there. Al-Khaldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Persecutioned down by chopping away at his legs.
Al-Khaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Al-Khaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Persecutioned drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Al-Khaldi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Persecutioned's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Al-Khaldi fakes the leg kick and cracks Persecutioned in the body.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up
and Al-Khaldi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Persecutioned misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Al-Khaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Persecutioned fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Persecutioned throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Persecutioned throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Al-Khaldi dances in with a quick combination. Persecutioned is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Al-Khaldi snaps Persecutioned's head back. Persecutioned stumbles backwards against the cage. Al-Khaldi steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Persecutioned's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Persecutioned just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malik Al-Khaldi!
An out of breath Malik Al-Khaldi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1##CL#
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Fogomayu against the cage.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Fogomayu blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fogomayu.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot to the body.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned is trying to break free.
Fogomayu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Persecutioned wants to stall.
Fogomayu pushes Persecutioned back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fogomayu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
Fogomayu is trying to maintain a safe position but Persecutioned gets an underhook and turns Fogomayu into the cage.
Fogomayu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Fogomayu tries to stall but Persecutioned uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fogomayu.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fogomayu's elbow.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fogomayu swings wildly with an uppercut but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fogomayu gets through Persecutioned's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Fogomayu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fogomayu.
Persecutioned tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persecutioned pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fogomayu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fogomayu lands an elbow that stopped Persecutioned in his tracks for a moment.
Persecutioned blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fogomayu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fogomayu throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fogomayu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Persecutioned lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fogomayu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persecutioned feints a jab promting Fogomayu to slip. Persecutioned then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fogomayu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fogomayu's head backwards.#CL#
Persecutioned moves into the clinch.
Fogomayu misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Fogomayu avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage. #BC2#
Fogomayu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Persecutioned avoids a kick to the body.
Fogomayu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fogomayu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Fogomayu finds it's way through Persecutioned's defenses.
Fogomayu lands a high kick!
Persecutioned pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fogomayu digs a good body shot into Persecutioned's ribs.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Fogomayu is avoiding it.
Fogomayu thinks about the counter body kick.
Fogomayu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fogomayu throws a low kick but Persecutioned moves out of range easily.
Fogomayu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Persecutioned misses with a jab to the body
and Fogomayu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Persecutioned's corner calls for a 1-2. Persecutioned obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persecutioned.
That kick from Fogomayu tenderised Persecutioned's leg. Persecutioned is trying to keep his angry face on.
Persecutioned fails to land with a series of punches.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fogomayu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Persecutioned scores with a punch to the head.
Fogomayu lands with a cross.
Persecutioned uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu. #CL#
Persecutioned takes the fight into the clinch.
Fogomayu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fogomayu fails to land.
Persecutioned gets through Fogomayu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fogomayu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned wants to get back to striking at distance but Fogomayu won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Persecutioned's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fogomayu backwards.
Fogomayu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned has had enough of the clinch but Fogomayu keeps him there for the moment.
Fogomayu throws a head punch that misses.
Fogomayu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu dodges an elbow strike from Persecutioned. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Fogomayu.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned lands a left hand.
Fogomayu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu keeps control of Persecutioned as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Persecutioned scores with a hook to the body.
Fogomayu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Persecutioned prevents it.
Fogomayu lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fogomayu blocking some punches.
Persecutioned throws an elbow but it misses.
Persecutioned tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fogomayu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Persecutioned takes the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fogomayu is keeping busy.
Fogomayu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fogomayu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fogomayu misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Fogomayu breaks the clinch.
Fogomayu throws a front kick that sends Persecutioned stumbling back into the cage.
Persecutioned getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Fogomayu circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Persecutioned has closed the distance and engaged Fogomayu in a clinch.
Fogomayu blocks the elbow strike.
Fogomayu struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu keeps control of Persecutioned as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Fogomayu misses with some punches.
Fogomayu misses with a punch on the inside.
Fogomayu lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Fogomayu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fogomayu misses with a body punch.
Fogomayu throws a punch but it's blocked by Persecutioned. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Persecutioned avoids a kick to the body.
Persecutioned throws a big counter combination but Fogomayu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Persecutioned falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Fogomayu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fogomayu keeps control of Persecutioned as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned throws a punch but it's blocked by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a left hand.
Fogomayu scores with a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Fogomayu.
Persecutioned is trying to break the clinch but Fogomayu has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persecutioned creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fogomayu stalling the fight.
Persecutioned wants to break free but Fogomayu has control.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Fogomayu backwards.
Persecutioned wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fogomayu lands a nice uppercut.
Fogomayu pushes Persecutioned back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Fogomayu controls his hands.
Fogomayu prevents Persecutioned from breaking the clinch.
Fogomayu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fogomayu scores with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned has had enough of the clinch but Fogomayu keeps him there for the moment.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fogomayu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fogomayu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fogomayu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fogomayu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu has a couple of punches blocked by Persecutioned.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fogomayu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Fogomayu tries to work over Persecutioned's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fogomayu blocks an uppercut.
Fogomayu scores with a hook to the body.
Fogomayu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Persecutioned tries to work over Fogomayu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fogomayu lands with a left to the head.
Fogomayu lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu scores with a shot to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fogomayu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fogomayu lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Fogomayu.
Persecutioned with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fogomayu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Fogomayu - that landed with a thud.
Fogomayu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Nice body punch from Fogomayu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu lands an elbow inside.
Oh Persecutioned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Fogomayu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fogomayu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fogomayu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fogomayu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Persecutioned! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fogomayu is unloading with more strikes now! Persecutioned drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwiwan Fogomayu!
Our winner, Kwiwan Fogomayu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Rokka throws a right hand that Persecutioned ducks under and follows up with a left that Persecutioned also avoids with ease.
Rokka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persecutioned sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck for Rokka with that takedown attempt.
Persecutioned throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Persecutioned circles away.
Persecutioned throws a combination. Rokka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Persecutioned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rokka, pushing him back against the cage.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rokkas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokka uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Rokka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rokka misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Rokka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch but Rokka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Rokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokka walks into a jab.#CL2#
Persecutioned gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rokka tries to pull guard but Persecutioned won't allow it.
Rokka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Rokka scores with a hook to the body.
Rokka jumps guard but Persecutioned turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Rokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rokka throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned avoids a wild elbow strike from Rokka.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Persecutioned scores with a nice short uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned keeps control of Rokka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rokka has been working on his balance at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Persecutioned looking to slow down the pace here.
Persecutioned stops a takedown attempt from Rokka.
Persecutioned throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Persecutioned shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Persecutioned was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Rokka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Rokka against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Persecutioned.
Stalling in the clinch from Persecutioned. #TD#
Rokka pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Persecutioned decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Rokka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Rokka uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Rokka darts in and clinches Persecutioned up against the cage.
Persecutioned keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rokka's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rokka as Persecutioned tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned. #T3#
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokka controls his hands. #BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rokka darts in and clinches Persecutioned up against the cage.
Persecutioned misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned lands a right hand.
Rokka looking to stall.
Persecutioned takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Rokka coming out on top.
Rokka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned. #TD2#
Persecutioned gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Persecutioned stands up and beckons Rokka to his feet.
Rokka scores with a hook.#T4#
Persecutioned blocks the body kick.
Rokka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rokka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Rokka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rokka looks to land a combination but Persecutioned avoids it well.
Persecutioned has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rokka finds it's way round the side to connect with Persecutioned's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persecutioned thuds a left hand into Rokka's body.#CL2#
Persecutioned has taken the fight to the clinch.
Persecutioned lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persecutioned throws an elbow but it misses.
Rokka is trying to push Persecutioned away but Persecutioned has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Rokka's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rokka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Persecutioned counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Persecutioned as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Persecutioned scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rokka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rokka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Persecutioned has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rokka is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Rokka is looking for a triangle but Persecutioned pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Persecutioned decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Persecutioned has closed the distance and engaged Rokka in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned pushes Rokka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rokka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Persecutioned avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rokka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards. #BC#
Rokka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Persecutioned has managed to clinch. #BC#
Rokka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Persecutioned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rokka, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rokka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Persecutioned prevents Rokka from breaking the clinch.
Persecutioned is looking to control Rokka's arms but Rokka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Persecutioned has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Rokka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rokka breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Persecutioned moves into range and clinches up with Rokka.#BC2#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Persecutioned clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Persecutioned scores with a nice short uppercut.
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Persecutioned takes an elbow to the forehead.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokka.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Rokka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rokka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rokka is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned is controlling him.
Persecutioned looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Rokka blocks an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rokka.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rokka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rokka tries to clinch up.
Rokka misses with a takedown
and Persecutioned counters with a straight right hand.
Rokka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Rokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Persecutioned feints and as Rokka raises his hands in defense, Persecutioned changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Rokka pushes Persecutioned off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Persecutioned misses with a few strikes there.
Rokka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rokka's guard.#SU2#
Persecutioned decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rokka, up you get! #CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up with Rokka and pushes him back against the cage.
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the side of Rokka's head. #T3#
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike.
Rokka is trying to break free.
Rokka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
Rokka avoids the elbow strike from Persecutioned, against the cage.
Rokka wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Rokka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rokka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rokka moves forwards but Persecutioned connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Persecutioned clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Rokka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Persecutioned rushes Rokka and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Rokka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rokka swings for the body but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Rokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antero Rokka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rokka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Persecutioned as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rokka breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rokka tries a low kick but Persecutioned avoids it.
Rokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persecutioned moves in looking to clinch but Rokka pushes him off.#CL2#
Rokka tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Persecutioned just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rokka's brow.
Rokka jumps guard but Persecutioned turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rokka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Rokka is rocked!
Rokka fails to pull guard.
Persecutioned digs a right hand underneath Rokka's ribcage. Rokka let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Rokka breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Rokka against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rokka takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Rokka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Persecutioned shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rokka's guard.
Rokka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rokka trying to control from Persecutioned's half guard. Persecutioned has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Persecutioned keeping full guard, as Rokka tries to pass.
Rokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Persecutioned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rokka seems to have got his legs back now.
Rokka prevents Persecutioned from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Persecutioned manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Persecutioned has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned throws a knee to the head but misses.
Persecutioned can't find room to land a body shot as Rokka controls the action.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Persecutioned. #T1#
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokka lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Persecutioned - that landed with a thud.
Persecutioned blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Persecutioned softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Persecutioned tries to work over Rokka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rokka darts in looking for a takedown but Persecutioned gets double underhooks and turns Rokka into the cage. #TD2#
Persecutioned shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rokka napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Persecutioned has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rokka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Persecutioned has managed to clinch.
Persecutioned is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Persecutioned keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rokka's efforts to push away.#T2#
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rokka backwards.
Rokka is trying to stall.
Persecutioned working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokka is looking to break free of the clinch but Persecutioned has double underhooks.
Rokka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Persecutioned after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Rokka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Rokka tries to break free but Persecutioned pushes him back against the cage.
Persecutioned has Rokka pressed against the cage, preventing Rokka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch.
Rokka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Persecutioned is out of range and Rokka settles back down.
Persecutioned tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Persecutioned lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Rokka has his feet on Persecutioned's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3##CL2#
Persecutioned closes the distance and pushes Rokka back into the cage.
Rokka tries to break free but Persecutioned pushes him back against the cage.
Rokka is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned is controlling him.#BC2#
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rokka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rokka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Persecutioned shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Antero Rokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antero Rokka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Rokka is working an open guard so Persecutioned takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rokka tries to clinch up.#TD#
Rokka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Persecutioned manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the side of Rokka's head.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rokka swings wildly with an uppercut but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokka tries to break the clinch but Persecutioned is controlling the position. #BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Persecutioned shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rokka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Persecutioned passes into side control. #SU2#
Persecutioned decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rokka to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rokka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rokka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Persecutioned takes one to the side of the head.
Persecutioned throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Persecutioned has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
An out of breath Johny Persecutioned thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFN#12 Slow vs Momoch
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Momochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Momochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned connects with a nice looking jab.
Persecutioned keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Momochi moves out of range of the strikes.
Persecutioned slips a jab from Momochi .
A jab lands there for Momochi .#TD2#
Persecutioned gets caught flat footed, as Momochi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Momochi won't allow Persecutioned to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi throwing strikes from guard but Persecutioned blocks nicely.
Persecutioned is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Momochi is controlling him. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch but Momochi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Momochi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Momochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Persecutioned goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Momochi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Momochi 's corner calls for a 1-2. Momochi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Persecutioned tries to bum rush Momochi with a series of wild strikes but Momochi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Persecutioned throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Momochi .
Persecutioned misses with a series of wild punches. #T2##CL#
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Momochi against the cage. #TD2#
Momochi tightens his grip and picks Persecutioned up, before dumping him to the ground. Persecutioned manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Persecutioned is keeping the position.
Persecutioned wants to stand and escape but Momochi is having none of it.
Momochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Persecutioned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momochi postures up in Persecutioned's guard and throws a big left but Persecutioned blocks it.
Momochi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Persecutioned is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Momochi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Momochi stops Persecutioned from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Momochi lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Momochi misses its intended target.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Persecutioned sprawls well. Persecutioned wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Momochi is avoiding it.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Momochi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Persecutioned swivels and escapes.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Momochi shoots for a takedown but Persecutioned saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##TD2#
Momochi gets a double leg takedown into Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned keeping moving, preventing Momochi from controlling successfully.
Momochi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persecutioned is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Momochi is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Momochi is trying to get an arm triangle but Persecutioned is defending well.
Persecutioned is pushing Momochi 's head away, looking to escape. Momochi manages to hold on to the position though.
Momochi working the ground and pound but Persecutioned is defending the strikes.
Persecutioned is trying to buck Momochi off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandayu Momochi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Persecutioned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Momochi , pushing him back against the cage.
Persecutioned pushes Momochi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momochi has Persecutioned pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Persecutioned manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Persecutioned pushes Momochi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Momochi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Momochi wants a takedown but no success here.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Persecutioned is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Momochi looking for a takedown.
Momochi tries for a takedown but Persecutioned manages to get underhooks.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Persecutioned gets underhooks to prevent Momochi 's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Persecutioned throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Persecutioned gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Momochi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Persecutioned prevents it.
Persecutioned trying to stall but Momochi improves his position.
Persecutioned is pressed up against the cage. Momochi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Persecutioned down to the mat. Persecutioned avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL#
Persecutioned clinches.
Persecutioned is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Momochi is defending well for now.
Persecutioned gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Momochi .
A short right from Persecutioned on the inside.
Momochi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Persecutioned seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Momochi can turn it around.
Momochi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Persecutioned gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Persecutioned tries to work over Momochi 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Johny Persecutioned has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Persecutioned slaps away a takedown attempt from Momochi , before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Momochi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Momochi is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Momochi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Persecutioned is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Persecutioned.
Momochi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Momochi is breathing heavily.
Persecutioned throws a punch but it's blocked by Momochi .
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Momochi is avoiding it.
Momochi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Momochi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Momochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persecutioned is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momochi can do to turn this around?
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Momochi loads up on a big right hand but Persecutioned slips the punch.
Momochi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Momochi dodges an elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Momochi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Persecutioned fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Momochi throws a right hand that Persecutioned ducks under and follows up with a left that Persecutioned also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned is looking to counter the offense by Momochi and move into the clinch.
Persecutioned wants to clinch.
Momochi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Persecutioned defends it well.
Nice jab there from Momochi .
Momochi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Persecutioned. Persecutioned obviously looking to wear him down.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Persecutioned but Persecutioned pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Momochi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Persecutioned swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Momochi misses.
Momochi misses with a hook. Persecutioned ducked under it nicely.
Momochi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Persecutioned counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Persecutioned scores with a jab to the jaw.
Persecutioned with a jab.#T4#
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned fails in his attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned needs to keep his hands up - Momochi had a free shot at his head there.
Momochi avoids the head kick by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Momochi misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Persecutioned. Those never looked like landing.
Persecutioned swings for the body but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momochi lands a really nice looking cross but Persecutioned seems unphased.
Persecutioned cracks Momochi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Momochi there.
Persecutioned takes one on the button.#CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and pushes Momochi back into the cage.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Persecutioned takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Momochi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Persecutioned after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
A nice left hand lands by Persecutioned. #BC#
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Momochi misses with an uppercut.
Persecutioned walks into a jab.
Persecutioned is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Momochi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Momochi is avoiding it.
Momochi misses with a looping left.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up but Momochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Momochi throws the left hand but Persecutioned avoids the punch easily.
Persecutioned scores with a one two! Momochi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Momochi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Persecutioned sprawls well.#CL#
Momochi tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned prevents the takedown attempt.
Momochi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Momochi tries to score a body lock takedown but Persecutioned shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Momochi backwards.
Momochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persecutioned gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Momochi .
Momochi wants a takedown.
Persecutioned is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Momochi .
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
Persecutioned lands a right hand.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a body punch.
Persecutioned lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persecutioned throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Momochi .
Persecutioned scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momochi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Momochi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Momochi .
Persecutioned throws a big counter combination but Momochi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Momochi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Persecutioned misses with a double jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Persecutioned. Momochi shrugs it off though.
Persecutioned misses with a few strikes there.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Persecutioned. #CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and pushes Momochi back into the cage.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Momochi or not.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned.
Momochi is looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned.
Momochi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Persecutioned feints a jab promting Momochi to slip. Persecutioned then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Momochi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Persecutioned lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Momochi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Momochi goes for a double leg but Persecutioned avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Persecutioned continues to drive forward.#CL#
Persecutioned clinches up with Momochi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned slips under a jab.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Momochi has time to react.
Persecutioned walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that Momochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Momochi also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persecutioned cracks a nice hook into Momochi 's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Momochi .
Persecutioned keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .#CL#
Persecutioned fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Momochi , pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned staying out of range there.#T4#
Persecutioned throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Persecutioned lands with a good body shot.
Persecutioned connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Momochi momentarily.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Persecutioned as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Persecutioned looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Momochi walks into a straight right hand from Persecutioned.
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.
Persecutioned scores with a hook.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Momochi .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned shows good takedown defense.
Momochi avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Momochi shoots in and drives through. Persecutioned sprawls well.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that Momochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Momochi also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Persecutioned has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFN#7 Business vs Virastuk
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Nasir moves out of range of the body kick.
Persecutioned closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nasir wants to clinch up but Persecutioned keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Nasir rushes Persecutioned and presses him up against the cage.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned trying to stall but Nasir improves his position.
Nasir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Persecutioned avoids it.
Nasir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasir throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Persecutioned counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Persecutioned.
Nasir has his hands on Persecutioned's head, controlling the position.
Nasir looking to control.
Nasir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned.
Nasir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Nasir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Nasir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Persecutioned gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nasir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Persecutioned can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nasir seems keen to control Persecutioned's posture.
Persecutioned missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Persecutioned postures up.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nasir is pulling down on Persecutioned's head to control his posture.
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nasir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Persecutioned with a flurry of punches that miss.
Persecutioned loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Persecutioned throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Nasir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned.
Nasir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned. #SUB#
Nasir working for a triangle but Persecutioned defends it easily.
Nasir seems keen to control Persecutioned's posture.
Persecutioned landing with the ground and pound.
Persecutioned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nasir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned. #SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Nasir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Persecutioned is aware though and is defending well.
Persecutioned content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nasir looking to control.
Nasir wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nasir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Persecutioned is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Nasir has momentary wrist control but Persecutioned slips an elbow through the middle.
Persecutioned works over Nasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Nasir is trying to control the position but Persecutioned postures up.
Persecutioned working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Persecutioned distracts Nasir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Persecutioned working some strikes from top position.
Persecutioned lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Persecutioned avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Persecutioned scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nasir wants to sweep here but Persecutioned controlling him for the moment.
Nasir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nasir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Persecutioned is one step ahead there.
Persecutioned working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Persecutioned connects with a couple of short punches.
Persecutioned content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Persecutioned trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
Persecutioned makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Persecutioned with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Persecutioned works over Nasir with some ground and pound from guard.
Persecutioned stands up over Nasir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nasir is trying to control the position but Persecutioned postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Nasir looking for a guillotine here but Persecutioned defends easily.
Persecutioned connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Nasir is rocked!#SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nasir working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Persecutioned rushes Nasir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nasir is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Nasir has hold of one of Persecutioned's legs. Persecutioned is fighting the takedown attempt but Nasir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Persecutioned is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nasir stops Persecutioned from standing up.
Nasir controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Persecutioned pushes Nasir off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Nasir tries to sprawl but Persecutioned drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persecutioned thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nasir's head.
Nasir trying to control from the bottom.
Persecutioned prevents Nasir from improving his position.
Nasir trying to control here.
Persecutioned looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Persecutioned working the head and body with strikes.
Nasir desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nasir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Persecutioned.
Nasir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nasir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Nasir is looking for a triangle but Persecutioned pushes his legs off easily.
Persecutioned has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Persecutioned postures up and lands a big shot to Nasir's brow.
Persecutioned wants to control from the top but Nasir keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Persecutioned working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Persecutioned postures up and lands a big shot to Nasir's brow. #SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Persecutioned scoring with some ground and pound.
Persecutioned lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Persecutioned looking to pass the guard.
Persecutioned makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Persecutioned got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Persecutioned has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.
Nasir working a defensive guard here.
Persecutioned keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nasir's head.
Nasir has a closed guard, preventing Persecutioned from standing up.
Persecutioned with a nice head shot there.
Nasir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Persecutioned tries to free his leg and advance position but Nasir is retaining full guard.
Nasir working a defensive guard here.
Persecutioned is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasir has wrist control.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Nasir looking for a guillotine here but Persecutioned defends easily.
Nasir is controlling Persecutioned's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Persecutioned postures up.
Persecutioned is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Persecutioned is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasir has wrist control.
Persecutioned working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nasir's head.
Oh Nasir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Persecutioned loads up on a big left hand. Nasir felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Persecutioned looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nasir can't hide his disappointment, as Persecutioned celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Persecutioned!
A very excited looking Johny Persecutioned made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#69 Kasparitis vs Banner
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1##KD#
Silver cracks Persecutioned with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silver has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Persecutioned to stand back up!#ROC#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persecutioned is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?#TD2#
Persecutioned manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silver on his heels. He'll look to pass Silver's guard now, I'm sure.
Persecutioned seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Persecutioned throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Silver uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Persecutioned tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Silver as Persecutioned shoots in.
Silver misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Persecutioned darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Silver kicks Persecutioned off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Silver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Persecutioned to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Persecutioned landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Silver manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Johny Persecutioned has been cut.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Persecutioned gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silver throws an elbow but misses.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Persecutioned scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver cracks Persecutioned with a nice body shot.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
Silver blocks a body shot from Persecutioned.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Persecutioned leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Persecutioned dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Persecutioned dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver lands an elbow just above Persecutioned 's eye. #T2#
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Persecutioned takes a knee to the side of the body.
Persecutioned looks winded!
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Persecutioned misses with the head strike.
Persecutioned misses with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Persecutioned tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Persecutioned leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Persecutioned looking to slow down the pace here.
Persecutioned tries to circle away but Silver has him pinned against the cage.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Persecutioned stalling in the clinch but Silver improves position.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Persecutioned avoiding damage as Silver throws knees to the body.
Persecutioned tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver lands an elbow just above Persecutioned 's eye.
Silver throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Persecutioned misses with some punches.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Silver prevents Persecutioned from breaking the clinch.
Persecutioned blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver trying to land knees to the body.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Silver sends Persecutioned crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Silver is motioning to the referee to let Persecutioned up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persecutioned throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Persecutioned fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Persecutioned throws a solid leg kick but Silver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Persecutioned moves out of range easily.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Persecutioned moves out of range easily.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick from Persecutioned.
Silver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Persecutioned slips under a jab.#T4##TD2#
Persecutioned shoots in and bounces Silver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Persecutioned throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
Persecutioned lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silver is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Silver is wriggling around but Persecutioned manages to pass to half guard.
Persecutioned not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Persecutioned not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silver wants to get back to his feet.
Silver wants to control but Persecutioned is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Persecutioned has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Persecutioned seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Persecutioned winds up and cracks Silver with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Persecutioned not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Persecutioned's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persecutioned moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Silver. #TD2#
Persecutioned throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silver tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Persecutioned is in Silver's guard.
Persecutioned prevents Silver from getting back to his feet.
Persecutioned landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persecutioned throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Silver manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Billy Silver has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billy Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Silver misses the target.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Billy Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Persecutioned moves forwards but Silver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persecutioned shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silver pinned against the cage. Silver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Persecutioned wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Nice jab there from Silver.
Silver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Persecutioned can do to turn this around?
Persecutioned displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Persecutioned doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver circles away.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Persecutioned moves out of range easily.
Persecutioned lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Silver tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Persecutioned leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Persecutioned tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position.
Persecutioned avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Persecutioned leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Persecutioned's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Persecutioned.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Persecutioned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Persecutioned.
Silver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persecutioned.
Silver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persecutioned is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Persecutioned - that landed with a thud.
Persecutioned missing with knees to the body.
Persecutioned is trying to break free.
Persecutioned blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Persecutioned's brow.
Persecutioned managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Silver throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silver landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Persecutioned takes an elbow to the forehead.
Persecutioned dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Silver lands with a light punch inside.
Persecutioned blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Persecutioned works on Silver's body with a couple of short punches.
Persecutioned avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the cage.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned is trying to break free.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Persecutioned.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned is leaning against Silver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Persecutioned misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Persecutioned with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persecutioned avoids a wild elbow strike from Silver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
Persecutioned blocks an elbow strike.
Silver lands a damaging elbow.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Persecutioned's defenses.
Persecutioned takes an elbow to the temple.
Persecutioned working hard to break the clinch.
Persecutioned blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Persecutioned blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Billy Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Silver circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Silver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johny Persecutioned's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Persecutioned clinches.
Persecutioned creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silver lands an elbow inside that Persecutioned shrugs off.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Persecutioned's defenses.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver drops Persecutioned with a huge uppercut! Persecutioned drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Silver is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Silver!
Billy Silver took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I cant believe I have made it to this point, I would like to thank ABSOLUTELY FUCKING NOBODY!'.

Event: DUEL#63 Ibaka vs Lannister
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Persecutioned throws a good cross that connects.
Persecutioned smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persecutioned keeps the fight on the outside.
Persecutioned tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Persecutioned somewhat.
Clinton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clinton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Persecutioned.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned fails to land with a series of punches.
Persecutioned keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Clinton closes the distance and pushes Persecutioned back into the cage.#BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton wants to clinch up but Persecutioned keeps it at a distance.
Persecutioned avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch but Persecutioned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Persecutioned circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Clinton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned lands an elbow just above Clinton 's eye.
Persecutioned blocks the elbow strike.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clintons head.
Clinton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Persecutioned avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##TD2#
Persecutioned shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persecutioned landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Persecutioned throwing shots but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Persecutioned sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clinton defending well though.
Persecutioned winds up and cracks Clinton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clinton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clinton tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Clinton has one foot on Persecutioned's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Clinton wants to clinch.
Persecutioned lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Persecutioned shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clinton as he avoids it easily.
Martin Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch but Persecutioned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Persecutioned lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persecutioned paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clinton takes one to the side of the head.
Clinton moves to clinch but Persecutioned breaks away
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Clinton is rocked!
Clinton gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Clinton tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Persecutioned is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Clinton buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Clinton!! Clinton is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Persecutioned throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#59 Komaroff vs Puno
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Good leg kick by Persecutioned there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Persecutioned manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Persecutioned is looking to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a right hand
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Persecutioned sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Persecutioned misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Persecutioned swinging wildly here.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Persecutioned appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Persecutioned shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Persecutioned content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Persecutioned controlling him for the moment.
Persecutioned keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Persecutioned is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lopez wants to stand up but Persecutioned is controlling him.
Persecutioned in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Persecutioned is having none of it.
Persecutioned with a nice head shot there.
Persecutioned postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Lopez looking to control.
Persecutioned trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom.
Lopez is adopting a defensive guard.
Persecutioned works over Lopez with some ground and pound from guard.
Persecutioned with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez wants to stand up but Persecutioned is controlling him.
Persecutioned trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Persecutioned postures up.
Persecutioned scoring with some ground and pound.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Persecutioned isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Persecutioned landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Persecutioned slips an elbow through the middle.
Persecutioned keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Persecutioned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Persecutioned manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lopez postures up in Persecutioned's guard and throws a big left but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Persecutioned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Persecutioned is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lopez wants to stand but Persecutioned has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Persecutioned throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Persecutioned won't let him.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Persecutioned blocks nicely.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Persecutioned keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Persecutioned's ribs.
Persecutioned lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Persecutioned steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned connects with the punch.
Persecutioned works over Lopez's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez digs a good body shot into Persecutioned's ribs.
Lopez misses with a right hand
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Persecutioned finish him?
Persecutioned fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez jabs Persecutioned to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Persecutioned is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Persecutioned lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Lopez blocks a jab.
Persecutioned throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lopez misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez throws a push kick but Persecutioned slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Persecutioned counters with a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Persecutioned
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Persecutioned counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Persecutioned from controlling successfully.
Persecutioned won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Persecutioned cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Persecutioned chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Lopez has his feet on Persecutioned's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Persecutioned throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez slips a jab from Persecutioned.
Lopez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Persecutioned rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Persecutioned counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Persecutioned scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Persecutioned has passed into side control.
Persecutioned working the ground and pound.
Lopez wants to control but Persecutioned postures up.
Lopez tries to escape but Persecutioned is in control.
Lopez is trying to control Persecutioned's posture but Persecutioned avoids it.
Persecutioned lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lopez down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to control but Persecutioned postures up.#T4#
Persecutioned is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Persecutioned's best efforts.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Persecutioned is controlling well.
Persecutioned is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persecutioned takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Persecutioned scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Persecutioned drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Persecutioned lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Persecutioned lands with a punch from half guard.
Persecutioned lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Persecutioned walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lopez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Persecutioned swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lopez's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#48 Army vs Lapu
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Persecutioned connects with a high kick.
Hell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hell throws a shot to the body.
Persecutioned walks into a jab.
Hell defending well as Persecutioned loads up on a big left hand.
Hell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Persecutioned quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot that snaps Hell's head back.
Raise Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned cracks Hell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hell throws the kick towards the body but Persecutioned avoids it.
Hell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
A big left from Persecutioned misses.
A good leg kick by Hell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell works over Persecutioned's head and body with a nice combination.
Hell lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Hell blocks the low kick.
Hell looks to throw the jab but Persecutioned is out of range.
Hell throws a combination that misses
and Hell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hell tried to score with a low kick but Persecutioned checks it.
Persecutioned thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Hell misses with a straight right.
Persecutioned walks into a straight right hand from Hell.#ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Persecutioned misses with a wild body shot.
Hell tries to counter with a clinch but Persecutioned shakes him off and moves away.
Persecutioned is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Persecutioned, right into the meat.
Good work by Hell as he checks the leg kick.
Hell throws the left hand but Persecutioned avoids the punch easily.
Hell lands a nice hook to Persecutioned's body. Persecutioned takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick but Hell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Persecutioned takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Persecutioned moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Persecutioned was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hell.
Hell misses with a low kick.
Hell throws a jab when Persecutioned was well out of range.
Hell looks to score with a jab to the body but Persecutioned is just out of range.
Persecutioned is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hell.
Persecutioned showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hell. #T2#
Hell misses with a looping left.
Persecutioned checks a low kick from Hell.
Hell throws a chopping leg kick but Persecutioned manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned connects with a body shot.
Hell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persecutioned swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
so Hell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hell throws a big right hand that misses.
Hell stopping the sweep attempt from Persecutioned.
Hell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Persecutioned trying to strike off his back.
Persecutioned looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hell is one step ahead there.
Persecutioned doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Persecutioned throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hell passes Persecutioned's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Persecutioned is looking for a sweep. Hell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hell seems to be working for a kimura but Persecutioned defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hell lands a nice short elbow.
Persecutioned moves into full guard.
Hell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hell chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Persecutioned throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hell scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Hell scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Persecutioned trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hell pushes down on Persecutioned's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hell is nestled in close to Persecutioned, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Hell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Persecutioned has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Persecutioned is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raise Hell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the side of Hell's head but Hell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Persecutioned on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Hell is predictable there
and Persecutioned counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hell thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Hell misses the target.
Persecutioned shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hell eats them both and turns towards Persecutioned to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Persecutioned fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hell on the side of the head.#TD2#
Hell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Persecutioned quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned trying to control here.
Persecutioned misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Persecutioned with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Persecutioned punching from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Persecutioned looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hell thows a huge punch but Persecutioned dodges it nicely.
Hell working the head and body with strikes.
Persecutioned blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hell.
Hell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Persecutioned is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned missing with punches from the bottom.
Hell is nestled in close to Persecutioned, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Persecutioned is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
Persecutioned trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Hell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hell blocks the strikes from Persecutioned. #SUB2#
Hell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Persecutioned is just riding it out for now. Hell eventually gives up the hold.
Persecutioned is looking to control Hell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Persecutioned avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Hell is trying to work for a kimura but Persecutioned is defending well. #T3#
Persecutioned is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Hell raining down shots from the mount!
Hell with good strikes from the mount here!
Hell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Persecutioned's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persecutioned is trying to escape the mount.
Hell with a couple of short strikes.
Persecutioned is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Persecutioned is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Persecutioned throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hell. What's that going to do exactly?
Persecutioned looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Persecutioned throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hell lands a big elbow - Persecutioned is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Persecutioned is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raise Hell!
Raise Hell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DUEL#44 Grant vs Ibaka
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Persecutioned takes a swing at Fighter 1's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Fighter 1 moves into the clinch.
Fighter 1 gets through Persecutioned's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter 1 fails to land.
Fighter 1 has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Persecutioned throws a head kick that half lands.
Persecutioned pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Persecutioned looks to move away, Fighter 1 throws a big counter combo but Persecutioned just gets out of the way.
Fighter 1 tries a head kick but it misses.
Persecutioned is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Persecutioned moves away
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch.#TD#
Fighter 1 feints and as Persecutioned raises his hands in defense, Fighter 1 changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned is trying to keep Fighter 1 in close. #SU#
Fighter 1 stands and steps away. Persecutioned gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
A low kick from Fighter 1 is predictable there
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Persecutioned scores with a jab.
Fighter 1 thumps Persecutioned with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Persecutioned misses the target. #CL2#
Persecutioned moves into range and clinches up with Fighter 1.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned with a knee to the head.
Persecutioned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter 1 throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Persecutioned.
Fighter 1 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Fighter 1 on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned pushes off an throws an elbow but Fighter 1 leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fighter 1 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fighter 1 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fighter 1 just misses with a elbow thrown towards Persecutioned's brow.
Fighter 1 lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Persecutioned.
Fighter 1 prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fighter 1 lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Fighter 1.
Persecutioned tries to pull guard but Fighter 1 forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fighter 1 wants to break the clinch but can't.
Persecutioned wants a takedown but no success here.
Sparring Fighter 1 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
Fighter 1 lands a hook that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Fighter 1 lands a body shot.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Persecutioned.
Fighter 1 misses with a knee strike.
Fighter 1 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Persecutioned lands a left hand.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned tries to work over Fighter 1's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter 1 lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fighter 1 or not.
Persecutioned is looking for a takedown.
Persecutioned wants a takedown. #T3#
Fighter 1 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter 1 swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Fighter 1's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Persecutioned manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Persecutioned scores with a leg kick.
Persecutioned comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Persecutioned is having none of it.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Fighter 1 blocks it.
Fighter 1 appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fighter 1 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fighter 1 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Persecutioned sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fighter 1 somewhat.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Fighter 1 tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Persecutioned counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter 1 wants to clinch up but Persecutioned keeps it at a distance.
Persecutioned circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persecutioned misses with a looping left.
Fighter 1 walks into a left hand.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Persecutioned is having none of it.
Persecutioned shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fighter 1 eats them both and turns towards Persecutioned to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fighter 1 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Persecutioned.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch but Persecutioned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Persecutioned raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up but Persecutioned circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Fighter 1 tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fighter 1 misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter 1 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Persecutioned throws out the jab.
Persecutioned circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Persecutioned pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Persecutioned misses.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter 1 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fighter 1 throws a low kick but Persecutioned moves out of range easily.
Fighter 1 darts in trying to clinch
and Persecutioned counters with a nice body shot.
Fighter 1 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter 1 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD2#
Persecutioned shoots in and bounces Fighter 1 off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Persecutioned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Persecutioned working some strikes from top position.
Persecutioned chips away with some ground and pound.
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Persecutioned prevents Fighter 1 from getting back to his feet.
Persecutioned trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter 1 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter 1 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter 1 wants to stand up but Persecutioned is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persecutioned is working Fighter 1 over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fighter 1 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Persecutioned is one step ahead there.
Persecutioned stops Fighter 1 from standing up. #T2#
Persecutioned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Persecutioned must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fighter 1 looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter 1, not yet.
Persecutioned lands a couple of elbows.
Fighter 1 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned with a nice head shot there.
Persecutioned prevents Fighter 1 from getting back to his feet.
Fighter 1 has Persecutioned pulled in close to control his posture.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet but Persecutioned is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Persecutioned postures up in Fighter 1's guard and throws a big left but Fighter 1 blocks it. #ES#
Fighter 1 has his feet on Persecutioned's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Persecutioned misses with a body kick.
Persecutioned is looking to chop away at Fighter 1's legs.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch but Persecutioned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter 1 dives in and grabs Persecutioned's left leg, looking for a takedown. Persecutioned pushes down on Fighter 1's head and hops out.#T3#
Persecutioned lands a jab to Fighter 1's midsection.
Persecutioned has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter 1 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch.
Persecutioned scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter 1 doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter 1 shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Persecutioned sprawls well. Persecutioned wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter 1 gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparring Fighter 1. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Persecutioned pushes him off.
Fighter 1 ducks under a wild hook from Persecutioned.
Fighter 1 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch but Persecutioned is avoiding it.
Fighter 1 avoids a kick to the body.
Fighter 1 shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned shows good takedown defense.
Persecutioned scores with a jab. Fighter 1 acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Persecutioned throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up against the cage.
Fighter 1 misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persecutioned scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Fighter 1 is rocked!
Persecutioned tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persecutioned trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Persecutioned pulls Fighter 1 into guard. #SU#
Fighter 1 stands up and waves to Persecutioned to follow him.
Fighter 1 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter 1 shoots in and drives through. Persecutioned sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter 1 avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persecutioned connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Persecutioned circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persecutioned appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fighter 1 closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter 1 manages to avoid it.
Fighter 1 doesn't manage to clinch there - Persecutioned circles away.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persecutioned paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
Persecutioned lands a front kick.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch but Persecutioned slips to the side
and Persecutioned counters with a series of strikes. Fighter 1 will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Fighter 1 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Persecutioned gets through Fighter 1's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot to the body.
Persecutioned lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Persecutioned successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Fighter 1 gets to his feet. Persecutioned looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Persecutioned swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persecutioned wants to slow Fighter 1 down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persecutioned paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Fighter 1 tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Persecutioned counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fighter 1 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Persecutioned. Persecutioned obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Fighter 1 moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned has Fighter 1 pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fighter 1 manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fighter 1 swings wildly with an uppercut but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Fighter 1. #BC#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fighter 1 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Persecutioned keeps the fight on the outside.
Fighter 1 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL#
Persecutioned gets tackled into the cage by Fighter 1. Fighter 1 maintains the clinch.
Persecutioned lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter 1.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fighter 1 walks away with a smile on his face. Persecutioned gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fighter 1 misses with a double jab
enabling Persecutioned to counter with a crisp jab.
Fighter 1 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter 1 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparring Fighter 1 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparring Fighter 1 is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Persecutioned lands.#T3#
Fighter 1 moves to clinch but Persecutioned breaks away
and Persecutioned counters with a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter 1 stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch but Persecutioned is avoiding it.
Persecutioned doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Persecutioned scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Persecutioned thumps Fighter 1 with a low kick.
Fighter 1 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Persecutioned can pounce on him.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch but Persecutioned slips to the side
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned scores with a shot to the body.
Fighter 1 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Persecutioned moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter 1 misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter 1 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persecutioned checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Persecutioned!
Oh Fighter 1 is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Persecutioned.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persecutioned paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persecutioned appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Persecutioned digs a good hook to Fighter 1's body.
Fighter 1 seems to have got his legs back now.
Persecutioned is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter 1 rather than just go for the knockout.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter 1 throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Persecutioned's waist but Persecutioned gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter 1 off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparring Fighter 1. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter 1 throws a leg kick but Persecutioned checks it.
Fighter 1 on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fighter 1 looks to clinch
enabling Persecutioned to counter with a crisp jab.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Fighter 1's midsection.
A combination from Fighter 1 does no damage.
Fighter 1 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter 1 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fighter 1 there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Persecutioned scores with a body shot.
Persecutioned digs a good body shot into Fighter 1's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch
and Persecutioned counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Persecutioned winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Sparring Fighter 1 spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.

Event: DUEL#38 Hardy vs Marshall
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Persecutioned is able to avoid easily.
Persecutioned blocks a leg kick.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Persecutioned slips under a jab.
Dux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Persecutioned avoids a kick to the body.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dux.
Dux throws a big counter head kick but Persecutioned avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the cage.
A short right from Persecutioned on the inside.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duxs head.
A frustrated look appears on Dux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned scores with a shoulder strike.
Dux is trying to force a seperation but Persecutioned has the dominant position.
Dux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Persecutioned tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dux smiles and moves away.
Dux lands a head kick! #T1#
Dux wants to clinch but Persecutioned slips to the side
and Persecutioned counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dux thinking.
Dux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dux throws a low kick but Persecutioned avoids it.
Persecutioned feints and then cracks Dux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dux down.
Persecutioned fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Persecutioned checks a low kick from Dux.
Persecutioned stalks Dux and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dux's face. Dux staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut lands for Persecutioned. That snapped Dux's head back.
Persecutioned looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Dux.
Dux slips a jab and a cross from Persecutioned.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dux thumps Persecutioned with a low kick.
Persecutioned throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dux throws a solid leg kick but Persecutioned takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dux.
Dux misses with a hook
and Persecutioned counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Dux is predictable there #TD#
and Persecutioned counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Persecutioned landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Persecutioned landing some decent shots from guard.
Persecutioned won't allow Dux to get back to his feet.
Persecutioned lands a couple of elbows.
Persecutioned is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Persecutioned landing with the ground and pound.
Persecutioned is working Dux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Persecutioned with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dux wants to stand but Persecutioned is controlling the position. #T3#
Persecutioned stays in close to Dux's body and controls the position.
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux is looking to stand up but Persecutioned isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Persecutioned's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux wants to stand and escape but Persecutioned is having none of it.
Persecutioned with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dux wants to stand up but Persecutioned is controlling him.
Persecutioned postures up and lands a big shot to Dux's brow. #T4#
Persecutioned postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Persecutioned stops Dux from standing up.
Persecutioned sitting in guard here, content to control.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Persecutioned trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persecutioned content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Persecutioned scoring with punches to the head and body.
Persecutioned with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Persecutioned showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
That's time! Persecutioned's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Persecutioned blocks a head kick by Dux.
An attempted straight right counter from Persecutioned misses the target.
Persecutioned digs a good body shot into Dux's ribs.
Persecutioned slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Dux looks to land a right hand but Persecutioned moved out of range.
Persecutioned moves out of range as Dux strikes.
Persecutioned lands a two punch combo.
Persecutioned scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Persecutioned is able to avoid easily.
Persecutioned was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Persecutioned digs a good body shot into Dux's ribs.
Dux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Persecutioned is out of range and Dux settles back down.
Dux scores with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Persecutioned, right into the meat.
Persecutioned is looking to wear down Dux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux wants to clinch but Persecutioned slips to the side
and Persecutioned cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux tries to clinch there but Persecutioned circles away.
Persecutioned blocks a head kick by Dux.
Persecutioned stuns Dux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Persecutioned works Dux's body with a nice hook.
Persecutioned lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dux backs up against the cage.
Dux walks into a straight right hand from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Dux's midsection.
Persecutioned dodges the punch combination from Dux.
Dux darts in trying to clinch
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Dux is rocked!
Persecutioned connects with a nice cross there... Dux is looking wobbly and Persecutioned recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Dux to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Persecutioned jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#33 Riccuito vs Ee
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Army uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Army fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Persecutioned checks it well.
Persecutioned scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Army doesn't seem bothered though.
Army throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up.
Persecutioned lands a really nice looking cross but Army seems unphased.
Persecutioned throws a sloppy body shot
and Army counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Persecutioned throws a sloppy head kick
and Persecutioned takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Persecutioned connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Army's hands.
Persecutioned takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Persecutioned misses
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Army. Beautiful body shot.
Army tries to land a body kick
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned swings widly with a right hand
and Persecutioned takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Persecutioned takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Army throws a jab but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
Army lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Army missing with a left hand there. Persecutioned was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Persecutioned is still on wobbly legs! Can Army finish him?
Army throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Persecutioned to counter with a crisp jab.
Army avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Army throwing a counter right hand but Persecutioned manages to avoid it.
Persecutioned seems to have recovered his senses.
Army throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Persecutioned counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Army has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Persecutioned has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Army.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Army misses with a hook to the ribs.
Persecutioned blocks a body shot from Army.
A right hand to the body from Army.
A short right from Army.
Persecutioned dodges an elbow strike from Army.
Army doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Army throws an elbow that misses.
Army has Persecutioned pressed against the cage, preventing Persecutioned from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Persecutioned has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Army avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Persecutioned blocks an elbow strike.
Persecutioned missing with knees to the body.
Persecutioned blocks an elbow strike from Army.
Persecutioned swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persecutioned is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Army gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Army misses with some punches.
Army struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Army is defending well for now.
Persecutioned dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Army is pressed up against the cage. Persecutioned has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Army down to the mat. Army avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dick Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Persecutioned.
Army scores with a jab.
Persecutioned misses with a right hand
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Army drops Persecutioned with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Persecutioned looks back up at him and smiles so Army waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Army lands a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Persecutioned blocks the leg kick.
Army blocks a low kick nicely.
Army throws a hook to the side of Persecutioned's head but Persecutioned sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Army tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persecutioned throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Army sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Army was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Persecutioned.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Persecutioned scores with a punch to the head.
Persecutioned ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Army scores with a shot to the body.
Persecutioned cracks a nice hook into Army's ribs.
Persecutioned missing with a left hand there. Army was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
A low kick from Army misses #TD2#
and Persecutioned counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army has his hands on Persecutioned's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Persecutioned scoring with some ground and pound.
Army tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Persecutioned is looking to work some ground and pound but Army has wrist control.
Persecutioned is in close to Army's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Persecutioned in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Persecutioned working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Persecutioned postures up in Army's guard and throws a big left but Army blocks it.
Persecutioned with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that round.
That's time! Army's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Persecutioned cracks Army with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Army looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persecutioned has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Army is looking to counter punch.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Persecutioned can do to turn this around?
Army throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army needs to keep his hands up - Persecutioned had a free shot at his head there.
Persecutioned goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Army takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Army counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Army was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Army scores with a jab to the body.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.#T1#
Persecutioned tries a head kick but it misses.
Persecutioned scores with a punch to the head.
Army misses with a hook. Persecutioned ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Persecutioned was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Persecutioned misses with a left hand
and Army counters with a huge head kick that drops Persecutioned! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army!
After winning the bout, Dick Army thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#27 Persecutioned Halliick
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Persecutioned scores with a head kick. Hallick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hallick misses with a head kick.
Persecutioned changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallick cracks Persecutioned with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallick misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Persecutioned finds it's way through Hallick's defenses.
Persecutioned has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hallick checks a leg kick.
Hallick slips a straight right by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Hallick tenderised Persecutioned's leg. Persecutioned is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Persecutioned - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hallick throws a lazy uppercut
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Hallick blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Persecutioned.#T1#
Persecutioned connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Persecutioned tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallick is able to avoid easily.
Persecutioned connects with an inside leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the side of Hallick's head but Hallick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallick moves out of range as Persecutioned strikes.
Persecutioned sets himself, and Hallick steps forward looking for the clinch! Persecutioned avoids it this time.
Persecutioned misses with a hook
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persecutioned fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallick manages to avoid it.
Hallick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
Hallick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned lands a jab.
Hallick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallick looks to land a right hand but Persecutioned moved out of range.
Persecutioned appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Hallick throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persecutioned throws a big shot that misses.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Hallick throws out a counter right but Persecutioned avoids it with no problem.
Persecutioned throws a quick inside leg kick.
Persecutioned ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Persecutioned misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Hallick does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Persecutioned is predictable there
and Persecutioned takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Persecutioned works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Persecutioned misses.
Hallick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Persecutioned does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hallick looks to throw the jab but Persecutioned is out of range. #T3#
Hallick sizes up Persecutioned with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Persecutioned throws a looping overhand right but Hallick ducks down to avoid it.
Hallick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persecutioned at a distance.
Persecutioned thows a leg kick but Hallick checks it
and Hallick counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallick avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Hallick misses.
Jab by Hallick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Hallick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Hallick lands a big right hand that sends Persecutioned crashing to the mat! Hallick stays standing though and waves Persecutioned back to his feet!#ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Persecutioned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned cracks Hallick with a good jab.
A slow jab from Persecutioned misses its intended target.
Hallick throws a shot from downtown. Persecutioned moves away and avoids it.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.#T4#
Persecutioned clobbers Hallick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Hallick misses its intended target.
Persecutioned feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Persecutioned.
Hallick lands a jab to Persecutioned's midsection.
Hallick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned. #KD2#
Hallick feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Persecutioned sprawling to the canvas! Persecutioned rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hallick finish him?!
Persecutioned throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallick counters with a nice body shot.
Hallick closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Persecutioned! Hallick dives in looking to finish! Persecutioned is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Hallick!
Al Hallick is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Al Hallick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#24 Lopez vs Matthews
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Persecutioned tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veron is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persecutioned takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Persecutioned explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as Veron blocks the leg kick.
Veron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Persecutioned misses with a looping right.
Persecutioned misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persecutioned misses with a straight right.
Persecutioned lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Persecutioned lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Veron blocks it.
Persecutioned misses with a leg kick
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persecutioned waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veron.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Persecutioned, right into the meat.
Persecutioned throws a low kick but Veron avoids it.#CL#
Persecutioned has managed to clinch.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veron is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned is controlling him.#BC2#
Veron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veron avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Veron tries a quick counter leg kick but Persecutioned is wise to it.#T2#
Veron throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron slips a jab from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Veron has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch but Veron is avoiding it.
Persecutioned walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veron.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persecutioned throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Persecutioned takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veron misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Veron's midsection.
Veron takes one on the button.
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron misses with a low kick.
Persecutioned punishes Veron's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Persecutioned connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Persecutioned lands a jab to Veron's midsection.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Veron.
Good shot there by Persecutioned.
A jab from Persecutioned misses.
Veron lands a lovely overhand right.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Persecutioned checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Veron ducks right into an uppercut from Persecutioned.
Veron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick but Veron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Persecutioned misses with a left hand
and Veron counters with a nice body shot.
Veron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Persecutioned.#T4#
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Persecutioned.
Veron only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Persecutioned fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veron checks it well.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Persecutioned should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Persecutioned. That's going to slow Veron down.
Veron throws a body kick that misses.
Persecutioned tried to counter with a leg kick but Veron avoided it.
Veron scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Veron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up but Veron circles away and keeps his distance.
Persecutioned scores with a head kick. Veron tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Persecutioned has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Persecutioned walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Persecutioned is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veron.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Persecutioned here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veron lands with a nice body punch.
Persecutioned tries to clinch but Veron moves away
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Persecutioned misses with a two punch combination.
Veron staying out of range there.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Veron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Persecutioned connects with a jab.
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.
Persecutioned thumps Veron with a low kick.
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persecutioned takes a swing at Veron's ribcage but misses.
Persecutioned digs a good hook to Veron's body. #T1#
Persecutioned tries to score with a low kick but Veron moves his leg out of the way.
Veron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persecutioned misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Veron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Persecutioned checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Persecutioned works the jab nicely.
Persecutioned pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veron throws a hook to the side of Persecutioned's head but Persecutioned sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Persecutioned cracks Veron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persecutioned throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Persecutioned there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veron missing with a left hand there. Persecutioned was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Persecutioned connects with an inside leg kick.
Persecutioned with a hook.
Persecutioned throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
Veron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Veron scores with a push kick.#CL#
Veron tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Veron breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned lands a two punch combo.
Veron wants to slow Persecutioned down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Persecutioned tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persecutioned bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Persecutioned thinks about countering with a body kick.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Persecutioned looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Veron misses.
Persecutioned is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veron can do to turn this around?#T3#
A lazy left from Veron finds it's target.
Veron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Persecutioned scores with the left hand. Veron knows he should have avoided that one.
Veron connects with a right hand. Persecutioned shakes it off.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Veron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
Persecutioned keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Persecutioned listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Persecutioned misses.
Veron swats away the attempt to clinch by Persecutioned.
Veron takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Persecutioned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Veron moves out of range.
Persecutioned attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Veron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veron takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Persecutioned.
Both fighters circling a little - Persecutioned finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned.
Sloppy strikes from Persecutioned. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Veron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned looks to land a body kick but Veron moved away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut.
Persecutioned moves forwards but Veron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned is looking to slow Veron down with leg kicks.
Persecutioned's corner calls for a 1-2. Persecutioned obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Persecutioned swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veron.
Veron avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Persecutioned lands with a cross.
Persecutioned misses with a straight left.
Persecutioned takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Veron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persecutioned lands a nice shot that snaps Veron's head back.
Veron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Persecutioned listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Persecutioned
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Persecutioned gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Veron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Persecutioned turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a quick inside leg kick.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Persecutioned shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Veron takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron motions for Persecutioned to come forward. Veron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A punch combination from Persecutioned misses.
Veron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persecutioned sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veron let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persecutioned manages to avoid it.
Veron throws a shot to the body.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Veron.
Persecutioned tries to land a front kick but Veron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Persecutioned throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut. Veron saw that one coming.
It seemed like Veron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Persecutioned.
A big left from Veron misses.
Persecutioned thumps Veron with a low kick.#T3#
Persecutioned's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veron under the eye.
Persecutioned lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Persecutioned fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Veron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries a low kick but Veron avoids it.
Persecutioned lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Veron slams his shin into Persecutioned's torso.
Persecutioned looks to land a body kick but Veron moved away.
Persecutioned lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Persecutioned throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Veron lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron loads up on a big right hand but Persecutioned slips the punch.#T4#
Veron throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
Persecutioned doesn't manage to clinch there - Veron circles away.
Persecutioned scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johny Persecutioned is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Persecutioned tests Veron's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Veron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Persecutioned misses with an uppercut.
Veron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Persecutioned there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
Persecutioned is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Persecutioned.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Persecutioned has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Holmgang 18
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Persecutioned looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persecutioned blocks a jab.
It seemed like Persecutioned was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Persecutioned sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rose somewhat.
Persecutioned connects with a looping right hand.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
As Persecutioned tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Persecutioned manages to avoid the attempt.
Persecutioned moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Persecutioned thumps Rose with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Persecutioned, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Persecutioned against the ropes but Persecutioned circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Persecutioneds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Persecutioned defends it nicely.
Persecutioned throws out a counter right but Rose avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derick Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persecutioned lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Persecutioned keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persecutioned attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Persecutioned fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
A low kick from Rose is predictable there
and Persecutioned counters with a solid body kick.
Persecutioned lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Persecutioned misses with a combination
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Persecutioned has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rose misses the jab.#CL#
Persecutioned gets tackled into the ropes by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Persecutioned as the two fighters clinch.
Persecutioned stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Persecutioned softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Persecutioned. #T2#
Persecutioned tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Persecutioned back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Persecutioned - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Persecutioned creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Persecutioned using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Persecutioned smiles and moves away.
Rose is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Persecutioned's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rose tests Persecutioned's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Persecutioned moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Persecutioned avoids it by throwing Rose back against the ropes.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
Persecutioned cracks Rose with a nice body shot.
Rose is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned. #T3#
Persecutioned slows down the pace here.
Persecutioned lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Persecutioned keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch.
Persecutioned stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Persecutioned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Persecutioned jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Persecutioned scores with a leg kick.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Persecutioned.
Good leg kick by Persecutioned there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Persecutioned avoids the body shot from Rose. #T4#
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rose moves forwards but Persecutioned connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Persecutioned moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned just leaning against Rose, taking a breather.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Persecutioned.
Rose trying to stall but Persecutioned improves his position.
Persecutioned lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands an elbow just above Rose 's eye.
Persecutioned misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Persecutioned lands a nice looking body shot.
Persecutioned scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Persecutioned tries to avoid it but Rose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Persecutioned to the ground. Persecutioned escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Persecutioned moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Persecutioned cracks Rose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Persecutioned's head but Persecutioned sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Persecutioned swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Persecutioned fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Persecutioned thows a body kick. Rose tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Persecutioned lands an overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Persecutioned. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
Persecutioned walks into a left hand.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with a right hand
and Persecutioned counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Persecutioned pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Persecutioned lands with an overhand left.
Persecutioned throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Persecutioned finds it's way round the side to connect with Rose's head.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
Persecutioned has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rose misses with a looping right.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Persecutioned's shoulder, as Persecutioned tries to avoid the shot.
Persecutioned connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Persecutioned connects with a single shot there.
and Persecutioned counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rose! He's just covering up as Persecutioned starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Persecutioned!
Our winner, Johny Persecutioned, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFN 336: Makinwa vs. Kamenov
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Persecutioned throws a low kick but Tickel avoids it.
Tickel tries for a takedown but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tickel lands a body shot. #CL2#
Persecutioned has closed the distance and engaged Tickel in a clinch.
Tickel is looking for a takedown.
Tickel is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Tickel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Persecutioned.
Tickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Tickel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tickel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Persecutioned clinches up against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Tickel backwards.
Persecutioned gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tickel.
Persecutioned struggles to land a body shot inside as Tickel controls his hands. #T1#
Tickel wants to take the fight to the mat but Persecutioned manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tickel prevents a body shot from Persecutioned. #BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch.
Persecutioned throws a leg kick #TD#
so Tickel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Persecutioned working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tickel.
Tickel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Persecutioned avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tickel postures up in Persecutioned's guard and throws a big left but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned can't keep his opponent in guard - Tickel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing that Tickel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Persecutioned is looking to control Tickel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Persecutioned avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tickel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Persecutioned defends it well.
Persecutioned has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tickel is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Persecutioned manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Persecutioned keeping full guard, as Tickel tries to pass.
Persecutioned wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Tickel wants to control from the top but Persecutioned keeps moving.
Tickel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Persecutioned is adopting a defensive guard.
Tickel with a nice head shot there.
Persecutioned is striking but Tickel is not phased and passes to half guard.
Persecutioned trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Tickel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Persecutioned trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Tickel trying to pass the guard but Persecutioned defending well.
Persecutioned trying to control but Tickel postures up.
Persecutioned punching from the bottom.
Persecutioned wants to control but Tickel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Persecutioned keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Persecutioned scores with a few weak punches.
Persecutioned tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Persecutioned felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tickel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Persecutioned keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johny Persecutioned is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persecutioned lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tickel's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Tickel is just out of range.
Tickel misses with a combination
and Persecutioned counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tickel thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Persecutioned thows a leg kick but Tickel checks it #TD#
and Tickel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned pulls Tickel in close to prevent any damage.
Tickel throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tickel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tickel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tickel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Persecutioned's guard.
Persecutioned keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tickel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Persecutioned sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Persecutioned is not content to let Tickel control the position.
Persecutioned is trying is best to control the position here.
Persecutioned wants to control the action here but instead Tickel manages to pass to full mount!
Persecutioned tries to lock up and control but Tickel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tickel landing shots from mount.
Persecutioned really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tickel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Persecutioned throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Persecutioned is squirming around, avoiding Tickel's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Tickel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Persecutioned is now in Tickel's guard. A big mistake from Tickel there, giving up the dominant position!
Tickel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Persecutioned's guard. #REVR#
Persecutioned is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tickel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persecutioned wants to sweep here but Tickel controlling him for the moment.
Will Tickel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tickel with a nice head shot there.
Persecutioned has his hands on Tickel's head, controlling the position.
Tickel advances position into side control!#T3##SUB#
Tickel tries for a kimura but Persecutioned is defending well.
Persecutioned manages to get back to half guard.
Persecutioned is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tickel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Persecutioned trying to control here.
Tickel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Tickel is looking for a kimura here.
Tickel working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Tickel seems to be working for a kimura but Persecutioned defends the submission attempt.
Persecutioned avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tickel.
Persecutioned gets back to full guard.
Persecutioned working a defensive guard here.
Tickel trying to control but Persecutioned is working from the bottom.
Tickel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persecutioned looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Tickel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tickel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Persecutioned but Persecutioned pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Persecutioned's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tickel throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persecutioned scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Persecutioned jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tickel slips under a jab.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that Tickel ducks under and follows up with a left that Tickel also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned throws the left hand but Tickel avoids the punch easily.
Tickel avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Tickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tickel is defended easily by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned loads up on a big right hand but Tickel slips the punch.#T1#
Persecutioned defending well as Tickel loads up on a big left hand.
Persecutioned buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Tickel darts in looking for a takedown but Persecutioned gets double underhooks and turns Tickel into the cage.
It seemed like Persecutioned was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Tickel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tickel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tickel fails to land the takedown.
Persecutioned works Tickel's body with a nice hook.
Persecutioned misses with a combination
and Tickel counters with a left and a right that stings Persecutioned.
A low kick from Persecutioned is predictable there
letting Tickel counter with a right hand.
Tickel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Persecutioned throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left and a right from Persecutioned both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned misses with a hook
enabling Tickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Persecutioned pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tickel is out of range and Persecutioned settles back down.
Persecutioned takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Persecutioned as Tickel shoots in.
Persecutioned throws a good cross that connects.
Tickel shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned shows good takedown defense.
Tickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Persecutioned.
Tickel has his takedown stuffed
and Persecutioned counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tickel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Persecutioned defends it nicely.
Tickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Tickel tries to counter with a takedown but Persecutioned is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Tickel tries for a takedown but Persecutioned sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Persecutioned scores with a decent looking hook.
Persecutioned stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Persecutioned wants it to stay on the feet.
Tickel misses with a takedown attempt - Persecutioned sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Persecutioned scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Persecutioned connects with a jab.#TD#
Persecutioned gets caught flat footed, as Tickel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Persecutioned looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Persecutioned trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Tickel pushing down on Persecutioned's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Persecutioned is positioning himself well to prevent Tickel advancing to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Tickel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tickel is looking to take a break and control but Persecutioned is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Persecutioned is concentrating on defense, preventing Tickel from advancing position.
Persecutioned is looking to control Tickel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Persecutioned avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tickel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tickel passes into side control, despite Persecutioned's attempt to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Persecutioned has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Infinity: Genocidal Tendencies
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Persecutioned moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belfort throws a nice looking combination but Persecutioned bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Belfort has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Belfort avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Persecutioned ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Persecutioned as he connects with a hook.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Persecutioned is avoiding it.
Persecutioned has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belfort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Persecutioned fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belfort manages to avoid it.
Persecutioned on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Persecutioned will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Persecutioned moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Persecutioned.
Belfort connects with a single shot there.
Belfort pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Persecutioned cracks Belfort with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belfort tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Persecutioned releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belfort moves away.
Belfort swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Persecutioned moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned is working Belfort over against the cage.
Persecutioned tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
Belfort tries to throw a body punch but Persecutioned avoids it by throwing Belfort back against the cage. #T2#
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Persecutioned controls his hands.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Persecutioned blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned cracks Belfort with a nice body shot.
Persecutioned throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Persecutioned breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Belfort does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belfort seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belfort lands a glancing blow to the side of Persecutioned's head.
Persecutioned cracks a nice hook into Belfort's ribs.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Persecutioned is avoiding it.
Persecutioned is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belfort rather than just go for the knockout.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort throws a leg kick but Persecutioned sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3##CL2#
Belfort tries to keep at a distance but Persecutioned has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belfort working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Belfort.
Persecutioned pushes Belfort back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort can't find room to land a body shot as Persecutioned controls the action.
Belfort lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a left hand. #BC2#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the body
and Belfort connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Persecutioned misses with a body kick.
Persecutioned scores with a spinning back kick!
Persecutioned avoids the body shot from Belfort.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belfort chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Persecutioned can pounce on him.
Persecutioned misses the jab.#T4#
Persecutioned on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Persecutioned comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belfort slips a jab and a cross from Persecutioned.
Belfort was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Persecutioned throws a body shot but no joy.
Belfort throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Persecutioned.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
Persecutioned thuds his shin into the meat of Belfort's side.
Persecutioned circles away from the clinch attempt.
Persecutioned stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Persecutioned wants to clinch but Belfort slips to the side
and Persecutioned takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort wants to clinch up but Persecutioned keeps it at a distance.
Persecutioned appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Persecutioned throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Belfort's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Persecutioned keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belfort tries to clinch there but Persecutioned circles away.
Persecutioned takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Belfort closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belfort prevents a body shot from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned tries to work over Belfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persecutioned misses with a knee strike.
Belfort tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Persecutioned manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Belfort is just out of range.
It looked like Belfort was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Persecutioned swings for the body but Belfort moves out of range. #T1#
Persecutioned is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belfort.
Belfort looks to land a combination but Persecutioned avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Persecutioned darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Belfort cracks the inside of Persecutioned's front leg.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that misses
and Belfort counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.
The fighters circling - Persecutioned throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Persecutioned takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #KD#
Belfort lands a left and a right that send Persecutioned crashing to the mat, dazed. Belfort thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Persecutioned is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Belfort ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Persecutioned checks a leg kick.
Persecutioned appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Belfort and Persecutioned falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Belfort!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jordan Belfort!
Jordan Belfort made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: Infinity: Brute Chaos
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Persecutioned.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Persecutioned checks it well.
Persecutioned cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Persecutioned lands a slapping body shot.
Persecutioned throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persecutioned checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Persecutioned.
A hook to the body from Williams .
Williams tries a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks it. #T1#
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams thows a leg kick but Persecutioned checks it
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams jabs Persecutioned to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Persecutioned's knee but Persecutioned avoids it well.
Persecutioned scores with a jab to the head.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A slow jab from Persecutioned misses its intended target.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Persecutioned throws out the jab. #CL2#
Williams has Persecutioned up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Williams throws a hook but Persecutioned avoids it easily.
Persecutioned throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Persecutioned under the eye.
Persecutioned takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Persecutioned lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams cracks Persecutioned with a good jab.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persecutioned.
Williams throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Persecutioned. Williams shrugs it off though.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Persecutioned on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
Persecutioned slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persecutioned with a nice cross.
Persecutioned takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Persecutioned takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Persecutioned is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Persecutioned.
Oh Persecutioned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
Persecutioned scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persecutioned throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Persecutioned moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams .
Persecutioned is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams .
Williams throws out a loose jab but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Persecutioned moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams .
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams 's elbow.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persecutioned creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Persecutioned or not.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Williams .
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Persecutioned's defenses.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Persecutioned dodges the punch combination from Williams .
Williams jabs at Persecutioned's body.#CL#
Persecutioned rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams .
Persecutioned trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Persecutioned into the cage.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to break free but Persecutioned has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams blocks a body shot from Persecutioned. #T1#
Persecutioned lands a left hand.
Michael Carter Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Persecutioned misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Persecutioned lands a nice looking body shot.
Persecutioned slips a straight right by Williams .
Persecutioned tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Williams manages to circle out of the way.
Persecutioned keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Persecutioned lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Persecutioned.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Persecutioned. Persecutioned circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Persecutioned shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a left to the body.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams slips under a jab from Persecutioned.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Persecutioned, as that shot connected.
Williams throws a jab when Persecutioned was well out of range.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Persecutioned displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Persecutioned throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams swings for the body but Persecutioned moves out of range. #T3#
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Persecutioned misses with a body kick.
Williams moves to clinch but Persecutioned breaks away
and Persecutioned counters with a body kick.
Persecutioned throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned fails with a takedown attempt.
Persecutioned throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Persecutioned.#CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams . #T4#
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands an elbow just above Persecutioned 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Persecutioned's brow.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow. #BC#
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persecutioned slips a jab from Williams .
Good standup being displayed there by Persecutioned as he connects with a hook.
Persecutioned scores with a punch to the head.
Persecutioned avoids the head kick by Williams .
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persecutioned is looking to counter with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Williams missing with a left hand there. Persecutioned was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams takes a swing at Persecutioned's ribcage but misses.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persecutioned at a distance.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Persecutioned saw it coming and moves away.
Persecutioned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Persecutioned moves away and avoids it.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Persecutioned lands a jab.
Williams jabs Persecutioned right on the nose. Persecutioned blinks but takes it well.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Persecutioned scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Persecutioned catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Williams misses with a right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persecutioned blocks a leg kick.
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Persecutioned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persecutioned tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Persecutioned checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Persecutioned with a hook.
Persecutioned looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Williams misses. #T2#
Persecutioned keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Donk. Persecutioned catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Persecutioned connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Persecutioned changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Persecutioned tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Persecutioned.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Persecutioned slips a jab from Williams .
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Persecutioned throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Persecutioned. Beautiful body shot.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Persecutioned has time to react.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Persecutioned's sensitive parts.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persecutioned at a distance.
Persecutioned bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams 's head.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persecutioned sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams throws the left hand but Persecutioned avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams lands with a cross.
Persecutioned cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams misses with a hook.
Persecutioned is looking to land body kicks.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a low kick as Persecutioned jumps back.
Williams takes a swing at Persecutioned's ribcage but misses.
Persecutioned works Williams 's body with a nice hook.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Michael Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persecutioned lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Persecutioned.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Persecutioned's belly button to the back.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Persecutioned changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Persecutioned. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Persecutioned.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Persecutioned jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johny Persecutioned.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Persecutioned, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
A less than humble Johny Persecutioned misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Michael Carter Williams had this to say: 'Might have to drop down to 170 pounds!!!! 185 is just not good for my health and body!!!'.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Holden Easterly and Johny Persecutioned. Persecutioned has chosen Aristocrat - That's too expensive as his entrance music. Johny Persecutioned has the eye of the tiger tonight.

190 cm
28 yrs
217 lbs

191 cm
26 yrs
208 lbs

Easterly

Persecutioned

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Holden Easterly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johny Persecutioned!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Easterly moves into the clinch.

Persecutioned lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Persecutioned

Easterly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Easterly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Persecutioned trying to control the position from guard on top but Easterly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persecutioned slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Easterly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Persecutioned slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned trying to control the position from guard on top but Easterly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persecutioned is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Easterly looking for a guillotine here but Persecutioned defends easily.
Easterly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Easterly (2) vs (2) Persecutioned
Easterly tries to free his leg and advance position but Persecutioned is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned has Easterly pulled in close to control his posture.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persecutioned looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Persecutioned throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Easterly looking to pass the guard.

Persecutioned had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Easterly defends it easily.
Easterly passes Persecutioned's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Easterly is working for a submission of some sort.

Easterly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Persecutioned doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Easterly.

Easterly is working for a submission of some sort.

Persecutioned looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Easterly is trying to work for a kimura but Persecutioned is defending well.
Persecutioned keeping hold of Easterly's head, controlling as best he can.

Easterly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Persecutioned is trying to control Easterly's posture. Easterly takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Persecutioned! Easterly is rotating here... this could be the end... Persecutioned is out! Easterly has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Holden Easterly!
Johny Persecutioned was interviewed post fight and said 'Mmmm.. That. Mmm went good. Mmmm atleast i thinks so.. For mmmy opponent i mmmean.'.

Event: LEGACY! 61
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
dAnconia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persecutioned moves away.
Persecutioned lands a jab.
dAnconia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persecutioned manages to avoid it.
Persecutioned slips a straight right by dAnconia.
Persecutioned misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from dAnconia misses.#TD2#
dAnconia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Persecutioned tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. dAnconia is in Persecutioned's guard.
dAnconia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
dAnconia throws a big right hand that misses.
Persecutioned is pulling down on dAnconia's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dAnconia throwing strikes but missing.
dAnconia passes Persecutioned's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Persecutioned avoiding damage under a succession of punches from dAnconia.
Persecutioned blocking the ground and pound attempt from dAnconia.
Persecutioned is looking to control dAnconia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Persecutioned avoid being mounted?
dAnconia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
dAnconia drops an elbow to the side of Persecutioned's head.
dAnconia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Persecutioned is looking to control dAnconia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Persecutioned avoid being mounted?#T2#
dAnconia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. dAnconia lands a nice short elbow.
Persecutioned desperately trying to maintain half guard.
dAnconia is thwarting Persecutioned's attempts to control the position.
dAnconia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Persecutioned is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
dAnconia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
dAnconia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Persecutioned wants to control but dAnconia is keeping busy.
Persecutioned regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from dAnconia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Persecutioned wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Persecutioned continues to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Persecutioned controls dAnconia momentarily but dAnconia frees himself.
dAnconia cracks Persecutioned with a solid left hand.
Persecutioned looking to control.
dAnconia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Persecutioned looking to control.
dAnconia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Persecutioned has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Persecutioned swings for the body but dAnconia moves out of range.
dAnconia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco dAnconia dominated that round.
That's time! Persecutioned's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Persecutioned connects with a jab.
dAnconia fails with a takedown attempt.
Persecutioned misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Persecutioned.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned fakes the leg kick and cracks dAnconia in the body.
dAnconia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Persecutioned was well out of range. Poor timing from dAnconia.#T1#
Persecutioned walks into a left hand.
dAnconia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Persecutioned is looking to slow dAnconia down with leg kicks.
dAnconia throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned throws a quick counter head kick but dAnconia was just out of range.
dAnconia shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned shows good takedown defense.
Persecutioned slaps away a takedown attempt from dAnconia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johny Persecutioned has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco dAnconia.
dAnconia misses with a body punch
and Persecutioned counters with a nice uppercut.
dAnconia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
dAnconia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
dAnconia shoots in and gets a takedown into Persecutioned's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persecutioned is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
dAnconia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
dAnconia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Persecutioned bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in dAnconia's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Persecutioned accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Persecutioned landing with the ground and pound.
dAnconia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Persecutioned's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Persecutioned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dAnconia is keeping the position for now.
Persecutioned has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
dAnconia keeping moving, preventing Persecutioned from controlling successfully.
Persecutioned cracks dAnconia with a solid left hand.
Persecutioned postures up in dAnconia's guard and throws a big left but dAnconia blocks it.
Persecutioned stopping the sweep attempt from dAnconia.
dAnconia keeping moving, preventing Persecutioned from controlling successfully.
dAnconia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Persecutioned in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
dAnconia throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Persecutioned missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
dAnconia trying to strike off his back.
dAnconia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
dAnconia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Persecutioned rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by dAnconia.
Persecutioned finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from dAnconia.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from dAnconia.
Francisco dAnconia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dAnconia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from dAnconia! But no joy.
Persecutioned throws a series of strikes that have dAnconia backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from dAnconia. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Persecutioned dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
dAnconia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Persecutioned lands with a nice body punch.
dAnconia misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Persecutioned lands an impressive looking overhand right. dAnconia doesn't seem phased though.
dAnconia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Persecutioned counters with a left to the body.
dAnconia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
dAnconia throws a lazy uppercut
and Persecutioned counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Persecutioned fails to land. #BC2#
dAnconia breaks the clinch.
dAnconia moves away from the strike by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Persecutioned.
Persecutioned dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from dAnconia.
dAnconia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
dAnconia dips to his left and cracks Persecutioned with an uppercut!
Persecutioned scores with a kick to the body.
dAnconia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Persecutioned checks it well.
Persecutioned connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Persecutioned moves into range and clinches up with dAnconia.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Persecutioned tries to work over dAnconia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from dAnconia as the two fighters clinch.
dAnconia is leaning against Persecutioned and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
dAnconia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
dAnconia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
dAnconia avoids a wild elbow strike from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Persecutioned misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
dAnconia manages to break the clinch.
Persecutioned takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
dAnconia misses with a shot to the body
and Persecutioned connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
dAnconia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Persecutioned was covering up waiting for the punch and dAnconia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dAnconia is fighting to break Persecutioned's control of his arms but Persecutioned is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
dAnconia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Persecutioned swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Persecutioned wants to sweep here but dAnconia controlling him for the moment.
dAnconia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Persecutioned pulls dAnconia in close to prevent any damage.
Persecutioned is trying to keep dAnconia in close. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
dAnconia throwing strikes from guard but Persecutioned blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
dAnconia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
dAnconia lands a slapping body shot.
Persecutioned throws a right hand that dAnconia ducks under and follows up with a left that dAnconia also avoids with ease.
Persecutioned loads up on a big right hand but dAnconia slips the punch.
dAnconia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Persecutioned checks the leg kick nicely there.
dAnconia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
dAnconia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Persecutioned.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Persecutioned showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Persecutioned has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
After the fight, Johny Persecutioned was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Francisco dAnconia had this to say: 'Who is John Galt?'.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 923

Total users: 40233